stain

Example Sentences

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"It is a stain on our history. Mothers, many young, vulnerable and without support were coerced, bullied or misled into feeling that they had no choice but to have their children taken away from them."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

During Reconstruction, first-wave feminists agitated for the 14th Amendment to not just remedy the stain of slavery, but to eliminate inequality in all its forms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

It’s a true honor to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

BP Pandey called the allegations "a stain" on the government and the trust.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Then Jiichan’s jaw fell as he studied Akira’s wine stain.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata