blot
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The only blot on Farhan's copybook - and it may feel hypercritical to highlight it - was an apparent lack of match awareness when he reached three figures off 59 balls.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
A 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in September was an early blot in Alonso's copy book, while even when Madrid were winning games, they were not overly convincing.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
Yes, he did so with the help of Hitler and Mussolini, and his proximity to these evil men is a true blot on his record.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
A black blot suddenly appears on the wall, as if someone hurled an inkpot.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025
In the Great Square, half a dozen children screamed back at the night, trying to blot out the sound.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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