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
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