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Recent Examples of black eye
The pair meet after the guy picks up a prescription for an extremely gnarly black eye, setting off a whirlwind romance that’s inevitably disrupted by — what else? — a grumpy parent.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
The lack of transparency is a black eye for the BBWAA, which really needs to change its rules and start revealing all HOF ballots.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
In his on-camera interview, Jason details an incident on a private plane in which Matlin emerged from a room with Hurt with a black eye.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Carrington gave Clark a black eye after poking her during a game between Clark's Indiana Fever and Carrington's Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs in September.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
The lack of transparency is a black eye for the BBWAA, which really needs to change its rules and start revealing all HOF ballots.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
In his on-camera interview, Jason details an incident on a private plane in which Matlin emerged from a room with Hurt with a black eye.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Carrington gave Clark a black eye after poking her during a game between Clark's Indiana Fever and Carrington's Connecticut Sun in the first round of the playoffs in September.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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Casey Anthony’s guilt is essentially settled fact among true crime fans.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even those who retain their jobs may deal with survivor’s guilt or anxiety over future job cuts.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Steve Jobs exemplifies the DNA of a founder, having built Apple from scratch by combining vision with relentless execution.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Penguins listed Bunting as a healthy scratch early this season because coaches were unhappy with his effort in games and practices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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To the credit of his players and the discredit of his critics, Cronin’s team has responded by turning things around and playing some of the most active and inspired basketball in the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Again; Red Sox Headed For Disaster Per PECOTA Orioles' World Series Champion Infielder, Longtime Coach Passes Away To their discredit, the Rockies have done little to stem the tide this offseason.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, aloe vera is often used for muscle pain, bruises, cuts, abrasions, and inflammation to the skin from burns and frostbite; many studies support its use to improve wound healing and reduce skin inflammation, itching, and irritation.—
Atenea Morales de la Cruz,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Mapped polyurethane overlays add abrasion and penetration resistance to key areas, while low-wear areas go without the protection in order to maintain breathability.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
6 Feb. 2025
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Now, Saturday, UM is relegated to the ignominy of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The hope was that the trio could usher in a new phase for the reality universe, to move forward after the ignominy of its creator’s sudden exit.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.—
Hayley Bloomingdale,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Among the most prominent: Charter holders receive 49% of broadcast revenue under the new media rights agreement — a 25% bump from 2016.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 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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Honey can be applied to the skin to treat certain wounds, like minor burns and scrapes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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The scrape marks continued further west but were not followed.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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