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black and blue

[blak-uhn-bloo] / ˈblæk ənˈblu /




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But instead of black and blue or white and gold, it's pink and purple or orange and blue.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

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

The night is black and blue and purple like an ugly bruise.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar