black and blue
Example Sentences
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Dozens of the black and blue pillars have been sprayed since they began sprouting earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The black and blue patch will read “Fernando,” with his No. 34 below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2024
A pile of T-shirts that read “Zioness AF,” available in black and blue, sat unattended on a long table out front.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2024
Some people said the dress was black and blue while others argued it was white and gold.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2024
They were scarred, bruised, calloused, greasy; one fingernail was black and blue and coming off—some hands.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
