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But Webster's role in this context was only to tarnish the image of the Tories and brighten that of the Whigs.
Australian governments and institutions in the eyes of the world for their mistreatment and neglect of Aborigines" because "[t]hey will see it as calculated to tarnish the national image at a time when all other efforts are directed towards polishing it and showing Australia at its best."
It must be dignified: It cannot tarnish the presidency, and it must be acceptable to Clinton.
Skeptics worried that poor products or service from unknown merchants could tarnish Amazon's reputation ( Seattle Post-Intelligencer ).
Surely he's willing to tarnish the legacy he cares so much about in order to save his presidency.