black eye
Example Sentences
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His approval rating has been underwater ever since, and it remains a black eye he’ll likely have to explain as he seeks reelection.
From Washington Times
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From Washington Post
The ruling reveals Kacsmaryk’s, and much of the antiabortion movement’s, real goal: A national abortion ban, and giving science and FDA protocols a black eye.
From Los Angeles Times
That means lackluster companies "will get funded," then "fail and give the entire sector, which is very promising, a black eye."
From Reuters
Republican Rep. Peggy Scott, of Andover, said the bill passed Monday will give Minnesota a “black eye” by making it a destination and sanctuary for people seeking to end their pregnancies.
From Seattle Times
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