: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
Examples of black-and-blue in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe singer, meanwhile, opted for a black-and-blue Oscar de la Renta gown that was inspired by an orchid.—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 May 2024 This was not the only time the black-and-blue color combination made an appearance during this trip.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2024 Usher reemerged, somehow looking even better than before, decked out in a shimmering black-and-blue Off-White motorbike ensemble.—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2024 Louis also wore blue: a white-and-blue striped polo, little poppy-blue shorts, a black belt, and black-and-blue sneakers.—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023 The star walked the red carpet in a black-and-blue strapless gown by Lanvin.—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023 He was covered in black-and-blue bruises for the rest of the week.—Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 28 Feb. 2023
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