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black and blue

[blak-uhn-bloo] / ˈblæk ənˈblu /




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Inter said, external he has "gone through experiences and challenges of enormous importance, events that have shaped him as a man and a professional, binding him inextricably to the black and blue colours".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

The black and blue patch will read “Fernando,” with his No. 34 below.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

A pile of T-shirts that read “Zioness AF,” available in black and blue, sat unattended on a long table out front.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024

Sylvester churned his black and blue Air Jordans, gaining speed on his Specialized bike.

From New York Times • May 4, 2024

But it was the roughly braided loop of red, black, and blue leather that made Gregor’s heart stop.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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