Example Sentences

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There's this tenor of conversation that's leaked into the interview that has tainted the quality of coverage, or the ability to cover him.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

But China's obsession with security has tainted several of its recent diplomatic initiatives, say analysts.

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

One military spouse told lawmakers last month that her esophagus is permanently damaged and that her home still has tainted water.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022

The association with Google has tainted RCS in the eyes of many, and of course requiring carriers to agree on anything is a recipe for problems.

From The Verge • Oct. 7, 2021

I do not speak of the corruption, which, in the midst of greatness, has tainted the purest minds; I can rely upon my own, so far as, in this respect, not to fear elevation.

From Lives of Celebrated Women by Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold)