sully

Example Sentences

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But he has been tipped to potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as England boss after the World Cup and will not want his reputation sullied by a poor end to the season.

From Barron's

I'm not surprised to see air pollution, it's why we're doing the experiment, but I can't escape a feeling of being dirtied, contaminated… sullied by it.

From BBC

It fit me perfectly, sullied only by the despicable blue cockade I pinned to my breast.

From Literature

"I felt my reputation was sullied," he said.

From BBC

As far back as the 1930s, during the infamous “Bodyline” tour, English bowlers were accused of sullying the game by aiming balls directly at Australian batsmen.

From The Wall Street Journal