a black mark

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1. The tenth case got off with a very stern reprimand from Matron and a very black mark against her name for the rest of her career.  BNC

2. Incidentally, Willoughby, you've earned yourself a black mark for that little trouble. BNC

3. Unfortunately, the season had not passed without a black mark against Huddersfield's reputation. BNC

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