slightly tarnish

Examples (10)

• The antique silver tray had begun to slightly tarnish in the damp attic.
• High humidity can slightly tarnish delicate metal ornaments.
• His minor involvement in the scandal will slightly tarnish his otherwise impeccable record.
• Even a faint whisper of doubt can slightly tarnish a person's good name.
• After years of neglect, the brass doorknob had slightly tarnished, losing some of its shine.
• The negative press managed to slightly tarnish the athlete's public image just before the Olympics.
• We must prevent any actions that could slightly tarnish the reputation of our institution.
• If not properly stored, gold-plated items can slightly tarnish over time.
• She felt that the harsh criticism had slightly tarnished her artistic integrity.
• A single misstep can sometimes slightly tarnish a brand's carefully built perception.