stain
Example Sentences
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As he grabs a paper towel to wipe a stain on his stovetop, he narrates what he is doing, as the manager he met at the cafe had instructed him to do.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Mandarin said removing the Chagossians from their homeland was a "stain on British politics" but said Sir Keir "could be a hero right now".
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
He knew that slavery would be a permanent stain on his reputation.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026
Netflix created several product tie-ins for “Stranger Things,” a family hit popular with children and their parents, including Doritos, Gatorade and a Tide stain fighter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
It was still a crumpled ball of loose-leaf paper, now with a water stain.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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