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tarnished



ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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And once tarnished, a brand rarely fully recovers.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Gates has said he travelled with Epstein on a private jet - one of those facts that have haunted many who have been tarnished by Epstein.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While the “60 Minutes” patina has been tarnished by the recent events, there is no shortage of journalists who would be willing to step up and join the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The few lawyers who actually litigate—who take depositions, argue motions and go to trial—suffer when their profession is tarnished by a questionable adjacent business model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I angled my head left and right to see the sides of my hair in the tarnished mirror.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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