sully

Example Sentences

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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

"The defendants' alleged greed not only established an unfair advantage for select bettors, but also sullied the reputation of America's pastime," FBI Assistant Director in Charge Christopher Raia said in a statement.

From BBC

Maguire and his staff are hippie idealists, wary of sullying their political mission with trivialities like record reviews.

From Los Angeles Times

"Without those answers any sceptical person would be worried that there might be some financial wrongdoing taking place and this would risk sullying the reputation of the Royal family," she added.

From BBC

Macron almost immediately responded on X: "Shame on those who wanted to sully his memory," he wrote.

From Barron's