tainted
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Spivey’s family believes the investigation was tainted from the start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Even if it’s deeply cruel to have dragged Gellar, Zhao and millions of fans’ hopes out this far, the “Buffy” legacy has been tainted enough as it is by Joss Whedon’s fingerprints.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
It sucks because then when you listen to their music or you watch their movies, the experience is tainted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Prosecutors in Paris will seek to establish whether the baby formula producers are liable for distributing a tainted product.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
In short: I felt my existence was tainted, in some subtle but essential way.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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