black and blue
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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
University student Gal Nishman got a tattoo on his back in black and blue ink combining a Star of David with the numerals 7/10.
From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023
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
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