Example Sentences

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Some prominent Muslim figures fear the wider public is tarring them with the same brush as militants.

From Reuters • Nov. 4, 2020

There's a decent chance he simply thinks this is tarring his future political ambitions.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2018

It seems to me Mr. Manjoo is tarring commerical ads with a brush he should reserve for the political and propaganda arms of advertising.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2018

This is tarring with a very fat roller indeed.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2014