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But retractions and allegations of scientific misconduct have marred the credibility of those findings.

From Scientific American • Jul. 27, 2023

While some novel element of tragedy may yet be discovered in the particulars of the 12 dead at Churchill Downs, there's no mystery in the near-identical deaths that have marred American race tracks for years.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2023

The Argentinian government has long tried to contain inflation, but divisions have marred the country's economic policy.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2023

The revelations and multiple probes into his campaign have marred what the new House majority described as a story from an openly gay GOP candidate.

From Washington Times • Jan. 10, 2023

This nautical disaster might have marred the experiments, had not the Rear Admiral chanced to have his brown gingham umbrella along with him.

From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Newell, Robert H.