black eye
noun
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Reed sustained a black eye, a fractured nose and a concussion from being knocked unconscious after his head hit asphalt.
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Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Analysts see Cybertruck as 'another black eye' The recall is the latest burner of brand equity for the company, analysts said, adding to a string of negative press.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
On New Year's Day in 1989, Simpson was arrested and later pleaded no contest to spousal battery after police responded to a call from Nicole, who authorities noted had a black eye, a split lip and Simpson's handprint still on her neck.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
To have a black eye on this experience is unfortunate.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The debacle is the latest black eye for Boeing, whose reputation was already tarnished by deadly crashes of its 737 Max 8 jets in 2018 and 2019.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 22 Mar. 2024
Galeana allegedly failed to tell doctors that the baby had been injured before, including suffering from a black eye in January and a torn piece of tissue under the upper lip, court documents state.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
The woman with the black eye was not included in the police report.
—Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
Signs of a struggle Gareth Pursehouse appeared to have a black eye and a bite mark on his bicep.
—Cameron Rubner, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
Analysts see Cybertruck as 'another black eye' The recall is the latest burner of brand equity for the company, analysts said, adding to a string of negative press.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
On New Year's Day in 1989, Simpson was arrested and later pleaded no contest to spousal battery after police responded to a call from Nicole, who authorities noted had a black eye, a split lip and Simpson's handprint still on her neck.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
To have a black eye on this experience is unfortunate.
—Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The debacle is the latest black eye for Boeing, whose reputation was already tarnished by deadly crashes of its 737 Max 8 jets in 2018 and 2019.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 22 Mar. 2024
Galeana allegedly failed to tell doctors that the baby had been injured before, including suffering from a black eye in January and a torn piece of tissue under the upper lip, court documents state.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
The woman with the black eye was not included in the police report.
—Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024
Signs of a struggle Gareth Pursehouse appeared to have a black eye and a bite mark on his bicep.
—Cameron Rubner, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20eye. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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