besmirch

Example Sentences

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Steele doesn’t besmirch the data that punishes his Redhawks, but he also says “there’s something to winning.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Mr Yusuf said that he had never met Gill, and all he knew of him was what he had read in the newspapers, saying his actions should not "besmirch" Reform UK.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

As it turns out, Murray’s story doesn’t besmirch Candy’s memory at all.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

It’s still theirs and not yours to besmirch.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

"Not bloody likely. The Long Summer will come again before that one would besmirch his precious honor."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin