tainted
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The 2010 competition would later be tainted by a corruption scandal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Some members of her party have pushed Sheinbaum to sever ties with Rocha Moya and other leaders suspected of links to organized crime, lest Morena be tainted by the allegations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The money, in their view, not only has to make up for mounting legal fees, but lost income, tainted reputations, fractured families, and years spent behind bars.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Proceeds of crimes laws apply in Scotland, and make provision for property in the hands of others to be treated as a "tainted gift" where it can be linked to criminal conduct.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The juice was heavenly, but it was tainted by the manner of its delivery, and by the horror of Minya using Great Ellen in such a way.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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