marred
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The competition has been marred by repeated scandals surrounding major exams required for government jobs and higher education.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Mexico, and Canada—might have been marred by disputes about ticket and transportation prices.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The shipping and delivery confusion surrounding the T1 mobile phone is just one part of the story for a device marred in controversy.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
She was later frustrated after a 3-1 defeat by Arsenal in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final in which controversial decisions by the officials marred the tie.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Even if my mom did insist on checking in every few days, it hadn’t marred my fresh start at the mountain at all.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing marred
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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50 Great Words from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon
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