unstained
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Origin of unstained
Example Sentences
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He prided himself on having a mind unstained by certainties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
His wildly successful stand-up concerts and albums, the smash hit TV shows, the immense comedic talent that gave him power to change pop culture - nothing is left unstained.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2018
They are opting instead for a more au naturel look on their big day: faces dewey, eyes unshadowed, lips unstained.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2018
Despite her reaction, Yank can’t get over Mildred’s whiteness—her unstained skin seems unreal amid the murk and grief that have overrun his mind.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 3, 2017
In the library the iron stairway swayed, and light glittered on the marble eyes of Hugh Crain; Theodora’s yellow shirt hung neat and unstained, Mrs. Dudley was setting the lunch table for five.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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