stain

Example Sentences

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It was an experience that left an indelible stain on his psyche.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

It’s a dish that demands you loosen up — lean in, risk the stain, share the strand.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

He added that "a finding of genocide would place an indelible stain on my country and its people", so the outcome was of "fundamental importance for my country's reputation and future".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“I’ll take care of you, Mama,” he whispered to the water stain.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly