stain

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Siri snafus have been a stain on Apple’s reputation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

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

His only cosmetic update was painting over the original oak stain on the vanity about 15 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“You may have it, you may! Only don’t stain it, and do behave nicely. Don’t put your hands behind you, or stare, or say ‘Christopher Columbus!’ will you?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott