black eye
Example Sentences
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They reportedly helped work the president up, casting the red card as a black eye for the U.S.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
Still, the instant discount is something of a black eye, since it means investors who lined up to buy the fund at launch are already underwater.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
It is an area hard to police, but coaches, school administrators, fellow players and even fans must all be vigilant if sports is to survive this massive black eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2025
Her eyebrows had been transformed into pointy, severe arches with a black eye pencil.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
