black mark

Example Sentences

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Sorsby’s case is an unambiguous black mark for the entire enterprise of legal sports betting, though.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

In fact, if the indictments become a black mark against the company among some customers, Dell may have one less rival to worry about.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The name Jean-Baptiste Lamarck has long carried a black mark in the annals of science.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

That would spare Boeing from a criminal record, a black mark that would complicate its dealings as a contractor for the government.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

“I brought you a sandwich since you weren’t at lunch. Camilla said the lady in the dining hall saw me stealing it and she made a black mark by my name on a list.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt