sullied
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The rare opinion piece serves as Ellison’s acknowledgment that his family’s close association with President Trump has sullied his standing in Hollywood and beyond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I come from this place that's so special to me and I felt like I'd sullied that somehow by singing about it and by making merch with my town on it," he says.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Plenty of Kobe Bryant fans began griping online about the Heat’s tactics, which they said sullied a legendary evening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
But he has been tipped to potentially replace Thomas Tuchel as England boss after the World Cup and will not want his reputation sullied by a poor end to the season.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
The trial should have been an occasion of resolve and solidarity, but was sullied by a breach of faith by Dr. Moroka.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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