stain

Example Sentences

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The $15 million lesson was expensive, and the suspension of Kimmel was a stain that won’t wash out easily.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

But Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares denounced the detention of Abu Keshek as "illegal", saying it would further stain deteriorating bilateral ties.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

My nails are more likely to be covered with wood stain than polish, we haven’t been eating out, and we’ve been trying to walk and bike more to save on gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

According to a separate poll released in March, more than half of voters said they viewed Bass unfavorably, with many pointing to her handling of the devastating Palisades fire as major stain on her reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Sandra, Ms. Kolbinsky’s granddaughter, who people call Mustache because of a port-wine stain birthmark under her nose.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali