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
Touch them, he exhorts his readers; stain your fingers with their pollen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
It was an antique parchment, the pale brownish color of a tea stain.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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