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Beyond a couple of scuff marks and some debris jammed into the treads, our sojourn had left the shoes looking much as they had when I’d first taken them off the shelf.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

Moments later, the executive—herself a shakedown passenger—dipped a napkin into a glass of spring water and cleaned a scuff mark off a menu.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025

Marvel’s actual goal is to scuff up the brand with some punk-rock snark.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025

Now in enemy waters, they hoisted the Japanese flag, though as it looked too new to be credible, so they had to soak it in diesel and scuff it around the deck.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024

And Mr. Canton was standing behind his desk, probably so he wouldn’t scuff up his shoes.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt

If you have ever used a "magic eraser" sponge to scrub away scuffs on white shoes or crayon marks on a wall, you have seen how powerful these cleaners can be.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026

An independent consultant and member of the British Numismatic Trade Association has provided a condition report describing the coin as having "a good cameo appearance" with "light hairlines and handling scuffs throughout".

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

Ask the seller for more pictures of interior scuffs, door dings and scratches.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

This is for an inspection condition report, she explains, to record even the tiniest scuffs, scratches or any other flaws, a process undertaken when the cars arrive and when they leave the museum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2023

Helmuth scuffs at the floor with the toe of his shoe.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

It was for damage from the celebrations, which included a torn up lawn, a scuffed wall and broken glasses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

Only three families have owned the unpretentious diner with its black bar stools, scuffed tile floors and enough nostalgia to fill Shasta Lake.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026

Kiel had a late chance to level things up when Aldin Jakupovic broke free with just Stuttgart goalkeeper Alex Nuebel to beat, but scuffed his shot wide.

From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026

After sprinting and winning the ball ahead of Adam Phillips, Szoboszlai tried to backheel the ball in his own box to Liverpool keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, but scuffed the ball and left Phillips with a tap-in.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

His clothing was too big for him, threadbare, and he wore oversize, scuffed boots.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Pile on enough and you flirt with the risk of scuffing the roof of your mouth, which feels, to me, like an essential part of the experience.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

Even his recent movies have seemed a little embarrassed by the guy, scuffing him up with cynicism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2025

Toney also provided the second-half cross Keane Lewis-Potter failed to covert from close range and also, through his strength and awareness, triggered an attack that ended with the former Hull man scuffing a shot wide.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2024

He readies his crease before settling into it for the first period — scuffing up some snow with his skates.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023

Other than the hyena’s whining, I heard very little from the animals, no more than claws scuffing against a hard surface and oc­casional groans and arrested cries.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel