tarnish

Example Sentences

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The allegations tarnished two governors, a sitting congresswoman, China’s senior diplomat in New York and Chinese community groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

But only the most audacious investors will commit capital to aggressors with such a tarnished global standing.

From Barron's

But only the most audacious investors will commit capital to aggressors with such a tarnished global standing.

From Barron's

“It was a disservice. It lacked integrity. It tarnished the badge. It was wrong,” Moore said of Palka.

From Los Angeles Times

After the theft, he said the community had been "really disappointed" that the incident might tarnish the village's reputation, but their response to request for more help had been "amazing".

From BBC