smear

Example Sentences

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Blake Lively sought more than $161 million in damages, alleging a smear campaign by Baldoni and his team harmed her reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Lively said the alleged smear campaign led to her losing out on acting jobs and revenue related to her alcohol and hair-care brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Center for Responsible Lending says the industry is “using false allegations as part of a smear campaign to distract from the clear harm caused by their products.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Cizeron called this a "smear campaign" and "false information", and is taking legal action.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Her dentures were very bright; there was a smear of grape jelly on one of her fake incisors.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo