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In regard to Mr. Headley, we think that his sympathy with Cromwell's great powers as a warrior and ruler has vitiated his view of many transactions vitally connected with the principles of freedom.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 by Various

It is the endeavor to do this which has vitiated all the histories so far written of the late Civil War.

From The Bay State Monthly — Volume 1, No. 5, May, 1884 by Various

This love of privilege has vitiated the English administration in Ireland in more ways than one.

From England's Case Against Home Rule by Dicey, Albert Venn

The progressive deterioration wrought in the epigastric region, the seat of vitality, has vitiated the whole system.

From The Magic Skin by Marriage, Ellen

It has vitiated our charities, corrupted our morals, and invaded even the house of God.

From Sevenoaks by Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)