tarnished
Example Sentences
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It is a significant punishment, underlining how annoyed Fifa are at having their showpiece occasion, broadcast to an estimated 1.5bn people globally, tarnished by such awful scenes.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I asked him if he’d seen the post Eatherly had made prior to the shooting about how his child’s mother wants to change her son’s surname because of how Chud had tarnished it.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a legal action, Harper could seek monetary damages by alleging that the video tarnished his reputation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Rubio, a sports lover more known for commentary on American football, said Belgium should be happy to play against a full US squad rather than have a tarnished match.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
I reach for my mother’s tarnished armlet, wrapped around my bicep, and touch the familiar pattern for strength.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
