tarnish
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Please Don’t Tarnish Your Legacy, that’s what everyone says about an aging great — and if they listened, how many third acts would never happen?
From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2022
Headlined “Stalled Condo Projects Tarnish Trump’s Name,” the report raised doubt about what the mogul treasured — and banked on — most in business: the value of his personal brand.
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2018
Tarnish and silver polish residue were in its crannies, and the original ebony pedestal had been replaced with a painted base that was three inches shorter.
From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2014
Shining Moments Amid the Tarnish To go by the ominous headlines and warnings of 100-game suspensions for 20 or more players, last week was sobering for Major League Baseball.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2013
“Slaves of gold! whose sordid dealings Tarnish all your boasted powers, Prove that ye have human feelings, Ere ye proudly question ours.”
From Samboe; or, The African Boy by Hedge, Mary Ann
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