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Recent Examples of black eye
The question is whether this is a black eye for the whole industry or a shakeout that boosts better managers and kills off the sloppy ones.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Merritt said Thompson sustained a black eye and bruises and received stitches in her lower lip.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The aggressive tactics used by some ICE agents there gave the agency a black eye, and gave progressive Democrats carte blanche to slam the very concept of immigration law.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The charges came after one of their daughters went to school with a black eye.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Merritt said Thompson sustained a black eye and bruises and received stitches in her lower lip.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
The aggressive tactics used by some ICE agents there gave the agency a black eye, and gave progressive Democrats carte blanche to slam the very concept of immigration law.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The charges came after one of their daughters went to school with a black eye.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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With busy schedules, sitting down to eat a meal as a family can be tricky and cause feelings of guilt.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Israeli justice ministry has since advised Herzog against the move, citing the lack of a conviction, the absence of remorse or admission of guilt.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Heavy-duty abrasive sponges can leave visible scratches and dull finishes on appliances.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Protective bumpers on the front and back help guard against scratches and dents, while four smooth-rolling wheels keep things moving effortlessly through crowded terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The trademarking of Trump To their discredit, according to voting records, Senate Democrats Kristen Arrington, Tracie Davis, Barbara Sharief and Shevrin Jones initially voted for the bill in committees.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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No discredit to the movie, obviously.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Even the daily abrasions of living in New York, including Fox’s forays into the mind-numbing night life, seem unexpectedly pedestrian.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Covered for the ignominy of his historically woeful four-for-51 hitting performance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Wizards carried a 10-game losing streak into Saturday and were four days removed from the historic ignominy of allowing 83 points to Miami’s Bam Adebayo.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The dip ended a four-year streak of ratings bumps.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Were there severe bumps that the administration didn’t expect?—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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The key to getting on the list and possibly admitted into the U.S. was the concept of moral injury: America’s failure to accept these Afghans would cause emotional harm—a sense of personal shame and dishonor—to a member of the U.S. military.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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When a partner transforms fundamentally, obligations may lapse without dishonor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pet owners can get infected when flea poop enters the body through cuts or scrapes in the skin, or if rubbed into the eyes.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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LinkedIn claims the dispute stems from Teamfluence attempting to web scrape data, prompting the social networking site to crack down.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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