blot

Example Sentences

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The German DAX was one blot on the early European picture, falling 0.7% as SAP tumbled 12% after announcing earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

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

The blot may not be huge but it remains on Root's copybook.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

A black blot suddenly appears on the wall, as if someone hurled an inkpot.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

She wrote, “To forever blot out slavery is the only possible compensation for this merciless war.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling