Sentence examples for they tarnished from inspiring English sources

The Imax Corporation objected to its scenes of violence and torture, saying they tarnished the company's wholesome image.

Now and then there were muddled moments in the Beethoven and Schumann, but they tarnished Mr. Rose's readings only slightly.

He called it "disgraceful" and said of the F.B.I., "They became involved in a political game, and in the end they tarnished themselves beyond belief".

Although the charges were relatively minor compared with the compromising material that has since surfaced against other Russian public figures, they tarnished not only Mr. Sobchak's reputation, but also that of the democratic movement generally.

Soon after release of the new coins, it was discovered that they tarnished quickly once in circulation.

Maybe they came too late to matter, maybe they weren't artful, maybe they tarnished his image as a prophet of left-wing economics.

Mr. Hollande warned the French and African troops here that they must avoid abuses, lest they "tarnish the mission".

"Unfortunately, we have a few bad apples, like every area of the country, where bad guys become law enforcement officers, and they tarnish the badge".

In addition, Honda has shied away from cash-back offers because the company thinks they tarnish the brand's image, according to Mr. Libby of J. D. Power.

Some automakers — usually those selling luxury vehicles — don't offer rebates because there is the perception that they tarnish the brand's image, Mr. Libby said.

Reporting on cases of sexual abuse in Turkey is often difficult; the issue is still taboo in Turkish culture, as well as the fact that much of Turkish media don't report on such cases as they tarnish the country's modern and secular image.