tarnish

Example Sentences

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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

"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

The allegations threatened to tarnish Sheffield’s reputation and isolated him within the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Wealthier silver sellers have another tarnish, because they could be paying more in taxes.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

It's nearly black with tarnish, but I prefer it that way; it draws less attention.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir