black mark
Example Sentences
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In fact, if the indictments become a black mark against the company among some customers, Dell may have one less rival to worry about.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
The name Jean-Baptiste Lamarck has long carried a black mark in the annals of science.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
That was a black mark against his name for sure.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024
“It was a black mark on your record — tied to your ID,” Ogren recalled.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
He shakes his head, looks up at the black mark on the ceiling from where Miss Celia burned up the turkey that time.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
