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Recent Examples of black eye
The plea represented yet another black eye for the company after a series problems, ranging from embarrassing to tragic, for the company over the last six years.
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
And the Massachusetts criminal justice system has another massive black eye.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2024
Carrington denied intentionally trying to give Clark a black eye while talking to reporters.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
In one instance on the school bus, the family says Sammy was hit in the face with an iPad, breaking his glasses and leaving him with a black eye that would remain through Christmas.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
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Chris Isidore, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
And the Massachusetts criminal justice system has another massive black eye.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2024
Carrington denied intentionally trying to give Clark a black eye while talking to reporters.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Oct. 2024
In one instance on the school bus, the family says Sammy was hit in the face with an iPad, breaking his glasses and leaving him with a black eye that would remain through Christmas.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 21-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on a warrant at 7:25 p.m. Jan. 11 in the 800 block of Springhill Circle.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Cortland agreed to a consent decree in the case, which will resolve any claims against the company without admission of guilt, according to the Justice Department’s news release.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Potential homebuyers with children in Detroit, for example, need roughly 20.3 years to save for a 20% down payment from scratch, according to Zoocasa.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Partnering with such firms allows startups to tap into these advantages without having to build their own infrastructure from scratch.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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And Russia’s continuing quagmire in Ukraine discredits any Russian claim to superpower status.—
Armstrong Williams,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
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And these are basically unpunished because the college administrators, the presidents and deans, don't want to bring discredit to their campus by having a girl take legal action that would publicize the rape.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The draft – which places a limit on particulate emissions from brake abrasion of 3-11 mg per kilometre per vehicle – was adopted by the European Union countries, as well as eight others.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Packer Coat stood up to heavy use, abrasion, and bad weather with style.—
Abigail Barronian,
Outside Online,
11 Nov. 2024
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Lopetegui walked straight down the tunnel after the ignominy of another heavy loss.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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No sooner had Newcastle United cantered to a simple 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Monday night to deepen their festive gloom, Ruben Amorim was fronting up to the potential for even greater ignominy over the next 12 months.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Crypto has been a priority of discussion and debate both during the 2024 election and run-up to the 2025 inauguration, and 2025 is set to be a positive year for crypto, but might have more bumps than some forecasters expect. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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On his way to the locker room inside Pauley Pavilion, the UCLA point guard collected hand slaps from teammates and a chest bump from guard Skyy Clark.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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A little knowledge can go a long way toward maximizing what makes hosting fun and minimizing the worry your feast will lead to a lifetime of dishonor.—
Keren Landman,
Vox,
27 Nov. 2024
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Macbeth’s themes of deceit and dishonor sit squarely within the director's filmography while also crafting one of the most atmospheric and affecting Shakespeare works to date.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
7 Sep. 2024
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Of those eight who sought treatment, Dowling said three were adults and five children, sustaining mostly cuts and scrapes.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
1 Jan. 2025
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Consider knee and elbow pads to prevent nasty fractures and scrapes, too. Kitchen and food safety.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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