The plan further tarnished a once widely respected Internet service that had already been wounded by an unpopular price increase in the summer.

The incident further tarnished the government's image, electrified the opposition, and demoralised the National Guard.

I'm afraid Claxton could use his influence to further tarnish the Falen name.

Destruction of documents or perjury before the commission could be criminal matters that could further tarnish the Mayor's administration.

There is no need to further tarnish the commander's name.

But some people are likely to heed warnings from the West that Serbia will further tarnish its reputation if it fails to elect a president.

Haider's staff feeds the public a steady diet of corruption scandals that further tarnish the political establishment.

They also said the borrowing would further tarnish the state's bond rating.

It certainly further tarnishes the reputation of Goldman Sachs.

But the settlement further tarnishes the image of the new industry that offers consumers and businesses a telephonic doorway to cyberspace.