Example Sentences

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On a frigid January day Ms. Kozma drove me around a dense industrial area, pointing out how factory construction has blighted the landscape and disrupted traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

In a leafy suburb of south-east London, locals hope a simple solution is in sight to shut down noisy, dangerous, car racing that has blighted their lives for years.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Two top Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday announced a multi-pronged plan to tackle the recent rash of organized thefts that has blighted the state’s national reputation and tormented retailers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2024

A message on the banner called for an end to tragedy chanting, which has blighted some recent games involving Liverpool.

From Washington Times • Apr. 22, 2023

The interesting point is that this tree has blighted every year for five years, and I have kept it going along by giving it attention.

From Northern Nut Growers Association, report of the proceedings at the eighth annual meeting Stamford, Connecticut, September 5 and 6, 1917 by Northern Nut Growers Association