The effect was slightly marred by the fact that the far side of the pit could be seen through the image.

Its near-perfect balance is slightly marred by a degree too much alcohol (13.5 percent).

A narrow face framed in long dark hair, with large, expressive eyes, slightly marred by a sharp nose.

My delivery was slightly marred by my noticing that we were being observed.

Only the natural process of a hard winter freeze has slightly marred the interior decorations.

Another sappy finish slightly mars this one, but it remains generally solid.

The opening ceremonies were slightly marred by some protesters unhappy about the fence that closes off the park during the night.

Their arrival was slightly marred when a member of the ceremonial guard became detached from his mount, poor sod.

But the effect was slightly marred by stilettos.

His general appearance was slightly marred by the fact that his eyes had a distinct disinclination to look in the same direction.