stain

Example Sentences

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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

She, along with her supervisor, Sam Smith, developed the water and stain repellent Scotchgard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She describes it as "an unnecessary stain" on their legacy.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

He knew that slavery would be a permanent stain on his reputation.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

“So that people’s pomade doesn’t stain the seat back,” she answered.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago