Example Sentences

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The episode has marred Gay’s early tenure at Harvard — she became president in July — and sowed discord at the Ivy League campus.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

It is not the first time that extreme heat has marred outdoor events in South America this year.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

A shortage of air-traffic controllers has marred Frontier's operations.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023

It is not the only such vandalism that has marred this year’s Pride celebrations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

She is not the only one that has been cheated by this hope, and has thereby allowed their child to grow up with an obstinate will that has marred their happiness for life.

From The Path of Duty, and Other Stories by Caswell, Harriet S.