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black

[blak] / blæk /
ADJECTIVE
lacking hue and brightness; light-absorbing.
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ADJECTIVE
enveloped in darkness
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By the way, the reverse also happens: Black politicians elected by majority-white House districts include Democratic Reps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In terms of this game, going to Sunderland is still a tough game - even though the Black Cats were walloped 5-0 by Nottingham Forest last time out at Stadium of Light.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

CEO Colleen Keating attributed slower member growth to headwinds and paused a national Black Card price increase for review.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

As a kid, he spent little time around Black people.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Black Star and six of my team were nowhere in sight.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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