tarnish
Example Sentences
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He denied the accusations in a statement, saying they "are baseless and are a cowardly attempt to tarnish my reputation and legacy in hip-hop at this time".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Cervantes further alleges that unknown parties within the Sacramento Police Department leaked news of her arrest to the press in a deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Cindy Capely, a 38-year-old nursing assistant at Saturday’s rally, said Bardella and other politicians were probably afraid their presence could tarnish their image.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
"The Turkish authorities are unfortunately continuing their efforts to further tarnish the country’s already grim record, where 27 journalists were imprisoned last year," RSF's Onderoglu said.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
“But you know how much truth there was in everything Rita wrote about you! Doge is right, how can you let these people tarnish your memories of Dumbledore?”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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