tarnished
Example Sentences
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Gates has said he travelled with Epstein on a private jet - one of those facts that have haunted many who have been tarnished by Epstein.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While the “60 Minutes” patina has been tarnished by the recent events, there is no shortage of journalists who would be willing to step up and join the program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Another told the court he was a "very carefree 17-year-old" whose future had been "tarnished and altered irreversibly" by the "mistake" he made in trusting the older man.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Travis Kalanick, Uber’s ousted founder, and Anthony Levandowski, the tarnished O.G. of the Google car project, returned to the scene in a dramatic way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
She alone knew of the tarnished silver band that Azareen put on her finger every night and took off first thing every morning.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
