Sentence examples for that was tarnished from inspiring English sources

During the same World Cup that was tarnished by concussion, Robin van Persie's instinctive, balletic headed goal for the Netherlands against Spain in the opening round was an outstanding moment of grace, of joy.

MONROVIA, Liberia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia inaugurated a second six-year term on Monday, calling for political reconciliation after a runoff election that was tarnished by an opposition boycott and street clashes between protesters and the police.

Darwin said the NCTL's case had been "reckless and irresponsible" and had offered allegations resting on "unreliable and weak evidence, in particular evidence that was tarnished by religious and racial prejudice".

Mr. Sharon is closer than many here ever imagined possible to redeeming a lifelong public career that was tarnished by his performance as defense minister in 1982 when he led an invasion that embroiled Israel in Lebanon for the subsequent 18 years.

As the pace of litigation against financial institutions picks up and banks realize that their clients' money is not all that was lost, the offer by Santander is aimed at repairing its reputation as a conservative Spanish institution that was tarnished when it emerged as one of Mr. Madoff's biggest victims.

Analysts expect 17% long-term annual growth, but to the M100, that doesn't make up for the potential risk of mismanaging further scheduling, nor does it help to clean up the brand name that was tarnished in February's storms.

But it is not just Enron itself, and its greedy senior management, and Andersen, that are tarnished by the affair.

GB: And certainly, what you've done about racism; racism in sport is completely unacceptable and it is something that's tarnished the reputation of football in many places.

(Pinochet! Mubarak!) Mr. Ebrard looked for a way to stem the damage that is tarnishing the end of his term.

It has also brought the people of Pamplona out on to the streets twice since 7 July to show their disgust at the behaviour that is tarnishing the image of the San Fermín, which dates back to the 16th century.

I don't want that being tarnished".