marred

• “_Made or marred; made or marred_, -- the words rang through my brain till they maddened me.”

  A Daughter of the Snows

• “His hands pressed against the windows, the oil of his skin marred the pristine glass.”

  365 tomorrows » 2010 » February : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day

• “The weather for the Spring Game wasn't the greatest, and rain marred the proceedings, but an announced crowd of 5.600 still showed up.”

  Around the BigEast Conference

• “However, the project was once again marred by its sheer scale and rising budget.”

  Andrew Stanton confirms John Carter of Mars « Isegoria

• “Hellboy does the usual demonizing of the Nazi party that we have all grown accustomed to, but the Nazi "reality" perhaps "delusion" might be a better term marred the literal demonizing of the Nazis.”

  Debate Fares Better Than Expected

• “Jim Gibbons was tossed aside Tuesday -- the first incumbent governor in Nevada history to lose a nominating election after a tumultuous first term marred by a bitter divorce, allegations of infidelities and an abrasive style that alienated members of his own party.”

  Las Vegas News - LasVegasNOW.com

• “His predecessor, Democrat Bill Clinton, had a 66% approval rating in early 2001 when he stepped down after two terms marred by a sex scandal and impeachment.”

  The Guardian: Iowa caucus 2012: GOP presidential candidates make their final push - live

• “If re-elected, the Clintons could have a 3rd term marred and mired in 4 years of demands, once again of impeachment!”

  Heavy turnout reported, few problems seen

• “Johannesburg hospital of apparent kidney failure, was Uganda's first post-colonial prime minister and later served as president twice in terms marred by repression of political foes and conflict.”

  ANC Daily News Briefing

• “As she gazed at the couple standing near the pool, a faintly troubled expression marred the serenity of her brow.”

  Simon & Schuster: Orchid

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