stained
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Their wings deserve a close inspection, as the translucent curved fixtures are inspired by stained glass windows.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Property damage looks like stained carpeting, unusual paint colors or damaged appliances.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Cigarette butts litter the floor, moldy food is left to decay on greasy dishes and the ceiling is stained with candle soot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Blood stained the white limestone rocks, blending in with the West Bank's distinctive reddish soil.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
We weren’t allowed to take off our blazers in school, even when it was hot, so mine always got stained from the sweat.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
