stain

Example Sentences

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Siri snafus have been a stain on Apple’s reputation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

But Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares denounced the detention of Abu Keshek as "illegal", saying it would further stain deteriorating bilateral ties.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“However, I try to drink as little as possible because it leaves a stain on my lips and doesn’t taste very good.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I rinse the stain in the sink and wring out the fabric, and then I stand under the hand dryer, angling my body so the hot air hits the wet part.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison