Example Sentences
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Rubio, a sports lover more known for commentary on American football, said Belgium should be happy to play against a full US squad rather than have a tarnished match.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
And once tarnished, a brand rarely fully recovers.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
"We cannot allow ourselves to be tarnished in the same way."
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
While the “60 Minutes” patina has been tarnished by the recent events, there is no shortage of journalists who would be willing to step up and join the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
They were clean-shaven, with skin the color of tarnished copper.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
