dirtied

Example Sentences

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I'm not surprised to see air pollution, it's why we're doing the experiment, but I can't escape a feeling of being dirtied, contaminated… sullied by it.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

During one spurt of construction, High Point offered free carwashes and valet service because the dust dirtied vehicles and the work limited parking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“Game of Thrones” dirtied up the high-fantasy genre; “Deadwood” the Western; “Watchmen” the superhero story.

From New York Times • May 6, 2024

Parents are asked to wash their children’s toys if they were dirtied with ash, and those who decide to go outside to use N95 or P100 masks for protection.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023

I’ve mussed my hair, dirtied up my face, hidden my purse, and I have a real armband on my coat instead of one that will only bear a glance.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron