tarnished
Example Sentences
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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
His reason: Baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis had to sign off on the all-star game, and he had been appointed to the position in 1920 to clean up baseball’s tarnished image.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Another told the court he was a "very carefree 17-year-old" whose future had been "tarnished and altered irreversibly" by the "mistake" he made in trusting the older man.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
MacInnes says the allegations have tarnished her reputation for integrity and honesty, and is seeking damages.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“My mom told me that’s because it’s tarnished silver,” I said.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
