blemished

Example Sentences

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That record is blemished by his removal from an assignment based on his Francis-like tendencies, which may have had a hand in his failure to rise above the lowest of the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

We’ve developed creative ways to mitigate waste, finding secondary uses for produce that’s past its prime—whether bent, broken, bruised, blemished, or overly ripe.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

The two hour and 15 minute show, blemished only by some occasionally muddy sound, touched on mortality a number of times.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

You should know that I felt our dates were perfect, but the guilt and fear blemished them in a way I couldn’t explain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2022

Stared up at the full moon's blemished face.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos