Sentence examples for a taint of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a taint of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a slight trace or hint of something undesirable or negative in a situation, object, or person's character.
Example: "There was a taint of dishonesty in his explanation that made everyone suspicious."
Alternatives: "a hint of" or "a trace of".

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A taint of perceived corruption could spread.

The Guardian

"Its consequences led to a taint of the entire system of modern enterprise".

The New York Times

His 1988 campaign against Democrat Michael Dukakis, then the Massachusetts governor, carried a taint of racism.

The Washington Post

For their brief stay in civilization, the Eskimos were rewarded with a taint of poison.

The New Yorker

Those who enter the twins' orbit immediately acquire a taint of prurience.

The New York Times

It is a relic of feudalism, with a taint of nepotism and corruption.

The Guardian - Opinion

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This is a taint on one of the region's greatest successes.

Forbes

"There is now a tainting of all people who come to this country as suspected terrorists.

The New York Times

Failure to get advance approval could lead to non-compliance with the company's Code or a tainting of crucial legal evidence.

Independent

These shows seemingly existed as little more than conduits to taint the legacies of their creators: Cameron Crowe, Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Denis Leary (although the argument could be made that Leary has no legacy to taint, unless you consider his continued existence a tainting of Bill Hicks's legacy).

The Guardian - TV & Radio

After the accounting mischief at Fannie Mae the term "government-sponsored enterprise" has a bit of a taint to it.

Forbes

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