tarnished
Example Sentences
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MacInnes says the allegations have tarnished her reputation for integrity and honesty, and is seeking damages.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
But U.S. firms proved reluctant due to the company’s tarnished reputation, in addition to Congo’s poor infrastructure, limited skilled labor, resource nationalism and reputation for government corruption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Carrillo, who said he attended Chavez’s funeral in 1993, said his hero was forever tarnished.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
“Super Micro is not named as a defendant in the indictment, but the incident will reflect poorly on a company with a tarnished history,” Raymond James’s Leopold wrote.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Their armor, while tarnished, was well crafted from copper and leather.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
