black eye
Example Sentences
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It would also be a black eye for FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, which has advertised high-end food and beverage service in the stadium’s suites while charging thousands of dollars for tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
That naturally contributes to the fund’s volatility, and in the past led to a significant black eye.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
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 • Mar. 23, 2026
“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 • Mar. 19, 2026
The Berlin Wall was becoming a real black eye.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
