Example Sentences
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It was at A&M — he was wearing this red silk shirt that had sweat stains under both arms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
Water stains; the oil from handprints also leaves its mark.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Melamine sponges are known for removing stubborn stains without the need for extra chemicals.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
The "problems" column listed "DNA", "tire marks" and "blood stains".
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
He was wearing an old tweed jacket with sprung elbows, and there were grass stains on the knees of his trousers; khaki gaiters were laced over his mud-caked shoes.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
