black eye

Example Sentences

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The problem is a black eye for Hyundai as it ramps up sales of the redesigned Palisade, one of its most popular models.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m not looking to change the face of rock and roll,” Garcia said, “but maybe we’ll put a couple stitches in, give it a black eye, so to speak.”

From Los Angeles Times

He glanced at me out of his small black eyes to see if I was listening.

From Literature

He pressed himself against me, his big black eyes looking sadly at Mr Jansen.

From Literature

Her red hair was piled haphazardly on top of her head, and she was sporting an impressive black eye from our combat training that day.

From Literature