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tarnished



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shopworn
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I asked him if he’d seen the post Eatherly had made prior to the shooting about how his child’s mother wants to change her son’s surname because of how Chud had tarnished it.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

In a legal action, Harper could seek monetary damages by alleging that the video tarnished his reputation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Rubio, a sports lover more known for commentary on American football, said Belgium should be happy to play against a full US squad rather than have a tarnished match.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

And once tarnished, a brand rarely fully recovers.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

It is made of tarnished, dull metal, an Abnegation wedding band.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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