Example Sentences

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Bernard is also considering legal action against “those who have smeared my client,” including Rokita.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2022

The report describes a draft of an op-ed that the governor wrote in response to Boylan that would have smeared her.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2021

McCain’s critics have smeared him as being complicit in the tragedy, but fact-checking sites including Snopes have found those claims to be false.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2018

She tells everyone she meets that the victims are money-grabbing liars who have smeared the good name of her alma matter.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2012

Globs of cream cheese have smeared on his booster seat, his pants, and his chin.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day