| When fresh, some acanthite is brilliant and lustrous but tarnishes to a relatively dull black upon exposure. |
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| It tarnishes the sterling reputation of all good police and court officials. |
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| The disqualification of Greece's two top sprinters hardly tarnishes the Olympic gold standard as some seem to think. |
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| The paintings are made so that, as the silver tarnishes, certain aspects of expression are revealed that would not originally have been seen. |
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| This tarnishes the enjoyment somehow or is that just my own black mood at the moment? |
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| The materials used in silver objects and basic techniques of construction are covered, as are the reasons why silver tarnishes. |
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| Where I come from, the silver tarnishes when it is exposed to the air. |
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| If an all-out assault by its critics further tarnishes Wal-Mart's image, it could eventually hamper sales growth. |
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| They recognize that if those changes are not made, it tarnishes the name of their organization and, in turn, tarnishes the good work they do. |
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| When will the minister admit that her plan undermines the integrity of the system and tarnishes Canada's reputation? |
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| It certainly has an impact on their subscribers and on us as an association when we lose members, and it tarnishes the image of the industry. |
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| This silvery-white metal tarnishes in air, casting a yellowish or pinkish tinge. |
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| It tarnishes the image of a civil Europe which must guarantee human rights. |
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| To deny modes of accountability reinforces impunity, and tarnishes the credibility of the United Nations and of the international community. |
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| This is in its own interests, because the PKK threatens the stability of the whole region and tarnishes the image of Kurds worldwide. |
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| A soft, heavy, toxic and malleable metal, lead is bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes to dull gray when exposed to air. |
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| The Commission's poor management tarnishes the reputation of all the European institutions. |
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| Metallic technetium slowly tarnishes in moist air and, in powder form, burns in oxygen. |
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| It also gives rise to complex negotiations among the party leaders, which produces tension, and tarnishes the public's image of political leaders. |
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| It tarnishes the image and perception of domestic work, making it a second-class job, which encourages stereotypes and drags the entire profession down. |
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| Speculum metal is much heavier than glass and tarnishes quickly, and mirrors required frequent repolishing. |
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| If I don't become as successful as you all think I would be or should be, and you think it tarnishes my career, then that's your own opinion. |
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| This tarnishes in the same way as pure copper and can also be cleaned with ketchup. |
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| Too bad that the drums' production somewhat tarnishes the intention, much to remote to support this creative tingling sensation, almost belittling the work to demo rank. |
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| People always worry that money somehow tarnishes art, but I always thought it was disgusting that people like Van Gogh never made any money. |
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| Like gold-plating itself, and the Tory-Liberal Democrat Government, if you scratch the surface, it soon tarnishes. |
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| Thallium is a silvery-grey metal that tarnishes easily in air. |
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| That tarnishes not only the government, but all members in the House. |
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| You cannot use any Mark in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers as to source or sponsorship, or in any manner that disparages, tarnishes, dilutes, or discredits Cerco Cable. |
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| Darren Hughes of the Electoral Reform Commission in Britain thinks boothies make voting more fun and therefor more popular. Terrible news, say those who fear this tarnishes the very essence of ballot secrecy. |
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| Robben tarnishes his own brilliance with these con-tricks. |
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| Much of what tarnishes Japan's image is the result of demography more than half its population is over 45 as well as its poor policy in dealing with it. |
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| Copper tarnishes when exposed to some sulfur compounds, with which it reacts to form various copper sulfides. |
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| Also, there is no shortage of it in China, which tarnishes its allure. |
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| It ranks 164th out of 183 countries in Transparency International's corruption perceptions index. The horse scandal tarnishes the Americans' image, too. |
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| It tarnishes on contact with moist air, and takes on a dull appearance the hue of which depends on the prevailing conditions. |
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| It tarnishes the reputation of Canada which is so important to all of us. |
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| It tarnishes the furniture in our houses, and when we are exposed to it, which is of frequent occurrence, we are afflicted with coughs and pains in the head. |
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