tarnishes

Example Sentences

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"Dubai was often talked about a bit like Switzerland, so this inevitably tarnishes that image."

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

“House of Diggs” is unsparing in its portrait of the corruption that tarnishes its subject’s memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

"The SNP press office should retract this shameful attack which tarnishes the work both parties have done behind the scenes on this important issue."

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

Eviction tarnishes a tenant’s record and makes it harder to find a new apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

The fair buildings were complete and all exhibits were in place, but just as surely as silver tarnishes, the fair became subject to the inevitable forces of degradation and decline—and tragedy.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson