stain

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Enough of a hit to wash away the stain of regret from all the times we tore open a package and wondered, “What the heck was I thinking?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Eventually, he caught a glimpse of a familiar colourful skirt and found his daughter, stained in red - but okay, still shrouded under Jessica.

From BBC

But they will think hard about the risks of renewed conflicts that will trigger more sanctions, more property losses, and more stains on their corporate reputations.

From Barron's

But they will think hard about the risks of renewed conflicts that will trigger more sanctions, more property losses, and more stains on their corporate reputations.

From Barron's

Histology techniques often require specialized stains, high-end equipment and carefully preserved samples, and they still struggle to depict fiber crossings clearly.

From Science Daily