sullying
- present participle of sully.
Example Sentences
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As far back as the 1930s, during the infamous “Bodyline” tour, English bowlers were accused of sullying the game by aiming balls directly at Australian batsmen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
But Fefferman said this dirt sometimes blows onto his home, coating his solar panels and sullying his pool and koi pond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
The LTDA's Steve McNamara said joining Uber would be "sullying" the trade.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
But that doesn’t mean this team’s shortcomings aren’t sullying the summer for its most ardent supporters.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Worse, he is sullying the only thing her family owns: its good name.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
