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Example sentences for: besmirch

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A man who can use that issue to obscure his more serious weaknesses, underscore his strengths, and besmirch his opponent can't be accused of showing too little rationality and discipline.
The argument is that they will talk about sex, besmirch the Senate, and offend the viewing public.