black mark

Example Sentences

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A new settlement put forward by prosecutors this year dropped the criminal charge, a black mark for Boeing that could have complicated its dealings with the government as a contractor.

From BBC

Black mark was the shoulder to the head of Tom Lynagh in Sydney.

From BBC

That would spare Boeing from a criminal record, a black mark that would complicate its dealings as a contractor for the government.

From BBC

Allowing this symposium to proceed along the lines laid out in the announcement will be a black mark for Stanford in the scientific community.

From Los Angeles Times

Refusals or questioning led to the withdrawal of athletic sponsorship and a black mark against your name in Stasi files.

From BBC