stain

Example Sentences

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“However, I try to drink as little as possible because it leaves a stain on my lips and doesn’t taste very good.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It was pink and soft, with a satin edge and an oval stain caused by a regrettable interaction with Silly Putty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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

I may take one hot bath a week, and the water may reach only to the crusty stain ringing the inside of the tub.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin