Example Sentences

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The web of names encompasses 3,484 people and Moore says it stretches back 65,000 years, although he has smudged some details so that they are hard to read.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2024

A major concern is that ink on the cards has smudged.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

The party Tomás Banks attended occurred more than three decades ago, and while time has smudged some of his memories of that day, he hasn’t forgotten the birthday card he handed a friend.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2021

Her mascara has smudged under her eyes, but she doesn't look tired.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

The mascara has smudged again, despite Moira’s repairs, the purplish lipstick has bled, hair trails aimlessly.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood