blot

Example Sentences

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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

The blot may not be huge but it remains on Root's copybook.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

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

She rode it down toward the crumbling towers, her nerves growing jumpy as the ruins rose up to blot out the half-moon.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld