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Recent Examples of black eye
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.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, he’s shared several moments of The Sandlot with his young son Flynn Maxwell: showing him how to make s’mores, how to handle a black eye (with a slab of steak!) and rocking matching jerseys on the pitch.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
That's because the 81-year-old Community alum was sporting a black eye in the photo, posted on Monday, December 9.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In a year when a series of intricate gambling schemes have eroded the integrity of the domestic sports landscape, the investigation presents the latest black eye.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, he’s shared several moments of The Sandlot with his young son Flynn Maxwell: showing him how to make s’mores, how to handle a black eye (with a slab of steak!) and rocking matching jerseys on the pitch.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
That's because the 81-year-old Community alum was sporting a black eye in the photo, posted on Monday, December 9.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In a year when a series of intricate gambling schemes have eroded the integrity of the domestic sports landscape, the investigation presents the latest black eye.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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Jude uses that and other topical references to set the action in the tumultuous present, although the guilt Orsolya faces could happen at any moment in history.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 52-year-old woman from Naperville was arrested on two charges of vandalism at 11:54 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 700 block of Inland Circle.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s how: Instead of developing a general-purpose AI from scratch, new models will extract relevant medical knowledge from existing large language models (just like DeepSeek did using distillation).—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Jarren Duran was slated to make his spring debut on Sunday but was a late scratch due to a sore calf.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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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With four more wins, the Wizards can at least avoid the ignominy of the 9-73 Philadelphia team of 1972-73 or the 7-59 Charlotte team of 2011-12.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For a while the shock and adrenaline take over and mask the pain but then in the ambulance ride every single bump in the road was excruciating ...—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The latest poll showed a 5% bump in trust from December 2024.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Along the shoulder was a large scrape and there was a mark on his upper middle back.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Jan. 2025
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Then Hincapie saw red for tangling with Simeone’s son Giuliano (who, just like his dad in the old days), did some expert meddling, including getting in a scrape with Granit Xhaka and theatrically zipping his own lips shut when the referee had words).—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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