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

That did not blot out the fear in many fields that raids could happen at any moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025

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

I got behind it, anything to blot out that heartbreaking scene.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls