dirtying

Example Sentences

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To prevent that dust from dirtying the bed, clean the fan after you strip the sheets and before you vacuum the mattress.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

It’s a plan that risks pleasing no one, while also dirtying the company’s valuation.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

“But he said arguments spoil its beauty, and that he would feel as if he was dirtying a flower with muddy hands.”

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2022

On Thursday, a few hours before dirtying his jersey with a headfirst slide, he dribbled a basketball through the clubhouse before asking if that were allowed.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2022

“Augustus,” cried Mr. Wonka, hopping up and down and waggling his stick in the air, “you must come away. You are dirtying my chocolate!”

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl