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Meanings of tarnishing in anglès

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Thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, neodymium and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction shush.

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Usage of tarnishing in anglès
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Jansa said journalists were tarnishing Slovenia's image abroad by hyping marginal issues.
Reuters
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More attacks risk tarnishing Rwanda's stable and secure image and deterring tourists.
Reuters
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Several such cases have surfaced in recent months, tarnishing Uribe's human rights record.
Reuters
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Such incidents are seen as tarnishing South Africa's reputation among investors.
The Guardian
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You see, this is a journey of people tarnishing our name.
The South African
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To keep the metal from tarnishing, cover it with banana-oil lacquer.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
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A coat of lacquer is applied to keep it from tarnishing.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
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The murder caused a global uproar, tarnishing the crown prince's image.
Reuters
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The death caused a global uproar, tarnishing the crown prince's image.
Reuters
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A soft U.S. inflation report for February burnished bonds while tarnishing the dollar.
Reuters
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He said uncertainty over the regulations was dogging insurers and tarnishing Europe's international credibility.
Reuters
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The questions themselves were tarnishing Kavanaugh even as they were intended to clear him.
The Guardian
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Of all the ways of tarnishing the vision, perhaps talk was the most murderous.
The Summons
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The concept of vetoes is outdated and is tarnishing the good name of the UN.
The South African
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They have long complained about tech companies free-riding on their investments and tarnishing their image.
Reuters
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The top army commander quit, tarnishing Uribe's drive to improve security in the Andean country.
Reuters
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