tainted
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Summer, a season of good eats and fresh produce, has been tainted by a rampant parasitic outbreak that’s made us all scared to indulge in a generous plate of Caesar salad.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
A lot of food was tainted and mixed with some awful and toxic ingredients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It is not clear how the unapproved material made it into the tainted copies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Claire watched for a moment, then continued striding on, but her morning was tainted by the encounter.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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