black eye
Example Sentences
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They reportedly helped work the president up, casting the red card as a black eye for the U.S.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
That naturally contributes to the fund’s volatility, and in the past led to a significant black eye.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
The play was such a black eye that it was widely credited with putting an end to the standoff between the NFL and its referees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“I think it’s a major black eye for the city of L.A.,” one music executive said of Wasserman’s Epstein ties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
But she came in smiling without so much as a black eye.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
