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black and blue

[blak-uhn-bloo] / ˈblæk ənˈblu /




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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

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

Sylvester churned his black and blue Air Jordans, gaining speed on his Specialized bike.

From New York Times ● May 4, 2024

We all looked--the knuckle was black and blue.

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald


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