stain

Example Sentences

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Her blonde hair is fixed in uneven pigtails, her shirt is stained with something maroon, and she’s wearing a tangle of plastic beads around her neck.

From Literature

There were grass stains on his knees and dirt stains on his shirt.

From Literature

Black mascara stained Leerdam’s cheeks as she skated around the arena, saluting the legion of Dutch fans that filled the stands.

From Los Angeles Times

Among teens, other examples include the ongoing popularity of lip stains and brightly colored pimple patches.

From MarketWatch

"When you dive down to make a play and you got a little grass stain on you, I think that looks cool too," said Kallerup.

From Barron's