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
“It’s a major black eye for college athletics,” Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Still, the instant discount is something of a black eye, since it means investors who lined up to buy the fund at launch are already underwater.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
It is an area hard to police, but coaches, school administrators, fellow players and even fans must all be vigilant if sports is to survive this massive black eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
“It’s a feather in your cap with General Peckem, but a black eye for you with General Scheisskopf,” Colonel Korn informed him with a mischievous look of innocence.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
