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Recent Examples of untainted
To get the hardening benefit, the metal must be untainted.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Homeland’s borders are drawn in untainted blood, its sanctity exemplified in proper gender conduct and the fulfillment of gender roles.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.
—Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The Homeland’s borders are drawn in untainted blood, its sanctity exemplified in proper gender conduct and the fulfillment of gender roles.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.
—Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untainted
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Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Lin collects uncontaminated plastics which include needle and medication caps, as well as plastic containers.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Because the urine passes through an uncontaminated system, the collected data is relatively precise and reliable.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Christian, a TAPPS Division III team, is sporting an unblemished 6-0 record.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Hernandez’s official record, as given to the Herald, remains unblemished.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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Spanning 424 acres, the park offers a mix of lush natural landscapes and unspoiled shoreline to explore.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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This unspoiled paradise is another favorite for nudists, though the fully clothed are welcome as well.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The collection was packed away in the museum’s vault, untouched for decades to avoid offending Islamic values or creating the appearance of catering to Western sensibilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The Jura’s most famous and valuable wine is its Vin Jaune—French for yellow or golden wine—which is made from Savagnin and is matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 75 months during which the barrels are untouched until bottling.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Trump has sought an unaltered renewal of the existing law, according to Politico.—
Kevin Fixler
April 22,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2026
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Half of our participants saw their face in a totally unaltered way.—
Utkarsh Gupta,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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Unlike airport security employees who worked without pay for weeks, most ICE and Border Patrol operations continued largely unimpaired due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, his vision was unimpaired by the accident.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Untainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untainted. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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