stain

Example Sentences

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She, along with her supervisor, Sam Smith, developed the water and stain repellent Scotchgard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As he grabs a paper towel to wipe a stain on his stovetop, he narrates what he is doing, as the manager he met at the cafe had instructed him to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He knew that slavery would be a permanent stain on his reputation.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

It’s a dish that demands you loosen up — lean in, risk the stain, share the strand.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Bat couldn’t enjoy the taste of his drink at all because the only thing he could think about was the wet, uncomfortable stain on his shirt.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold