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It has a history of bad actors who have sullied crypto’s good name by issuing stablecoins that turned out not to be stable.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

They’re using collection buckets - some loaded with glass marbles - to capture and measure the size and quantity of particles and pollutants from wildfires that have sullied the normally crystal-clear waters.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2021

If, however, Anonymous has a strong sense of personal honor, then those who have sullied his name and character should be prepared to duck.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2018

Turkle looks at how the unintended consequences of constant connectivity with little human connection have sullied our interactions in the areas of work, school, and our communities; and have removed opportunities for therapeutic solitude.

From Time • Nov. 6, 2015

The event proved that the popular suspicion was just: the patriot is now no longer merely suspected, but known, to have sullied his hands with the money of the court.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 1 of 3) Essay 1: Robespierre by Morley, John