tainted

Example Sentences

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While many Ye fans have stuck by him as an artist and continued to stream his hits, his image as a public figure remains tainted and—for some consumers and brands—off-limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Even if it’s deeply cruel to have dragged Gellar, Zhao and millions of fans’ hopes out this far, the “Buffy” legacy has been tainted enough as it is by Joss Whedon’s fingerprints.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

It sucks because then when you listen to their music or you watch their movies, the experience is tainted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Prosecutors in Paris will seek to establish whether the baby formula producers are liable for distributing a tainted product.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

In short: I felt my existence was tainted, in some subtle but essential way.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt