blot
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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
Failure would be an indelible blot on his record and vastly complicate life for his successors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
A black blot suddenly appears on the wall, as if someone hurled an inkpot.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025
The only blot was a touch of overconfidence for his dismissal, falling to Abhishek after striking back-to-back boundaries off the left-arm spinner.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025
By the time the Argo II reached top speed, Fort Sumter was only a blot in the distance, and they were racing across the waves toward the ancient lands.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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