Example Sentences

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Such features can then fall below the resolution of the network, meaning they will smear out in the data.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

"There are plenty of people who self-censor out of fear that Mr. Limbaugh will smear them," he said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2012

The jokes run to harsh, but the stars have good chemistry and Finneran will smear pie on her face for a laugh.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2011

I fold up the note, knowing it’s unfinished, knowing the fresh ink will smear.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Do not use the cotton when it is inky; that will smear the carpet and spread the stain.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam