stain

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The $15 million lesson was expensive, and the suspension of Kimmel was a stain that won’t wash out easily.

From Salon • May 13, 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

According to a separate poll released in March, more than half of voters said they viewed Bass unfavorably, with many pointing to her handling of the devastating Palisades fire as major stain on her reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s a stupid stain, but I feel like I have to know.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist