tarnish

"People have generally thought gold doesn't tarnish simply because it doesn't interact strongly with oxygen," said Matthew Montemore, associate professor in Chemical Engineering in Tulane's School of Science and Engineering.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

“Pretextual terminations that tarnish careers of honest employees is never permissible,” he said in a statement, adding that he is looking forward to defending against the bank’s suit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

He did, however, temporarily tarnish his standing with his infamous "thrown under the bus" outburst at Elland Road after he was left on the bench at Leeds United in December.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Cervantes further alleges that unknown parties within the Sacramento Police Department leaked news of her arrest to the press in a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026

Ser Kevan had made his views plain during his last visit; her shame must not be allowed to tarnish the honor of easterly Rock.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

"Dubai was often talked about a bit like Switzerland, so this inevitably tarnishes that image."

From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026

“House of Diggs” is unsparing in its portrait of the corruption that tarnishes its subject’s memory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025

“The actions of this deputy are alarming and inexcusable; he not only tarnishes his badge but also undermines the integrity and credibility of the entire department,” said Sheriff Shannon Dicus in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2024

"The SNP press office should retract this shameful attack which tarnishes the work both parties have done behind the scenes on this important issue."

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2023

The fair buildings were complete and all exhibits were in place, but just as surely as silver tarnishes, the fair became subject to the inevitable forces of degradation and decline—and tragedy.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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

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

And once tarnished, a brand rarely fully recovers.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026

Since then, other revelations have further tarnished the legacy of the Chicano labor and civil rights leader long considered a secular saint.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Some just hold them—a tarnished flute, a mandolin missing three of eight terribly corroded strings.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Now, researchers at Tulane University have uncovered an important reason why the precious metal remains so resistant to tarnishing.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

She took down the post after union veterans accused her of tarnishing the movement, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

The women said they kept silent for decades to avoid tarnishing Chavez’s legacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026

Subtle localization—without tarnishing the brands’ global image—has been central to recent success, analysts told Barron’s.

From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026

"It's the cooling vanes. They aren't radiating heat as well as they used to. They're tarnishing."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir