black gold

Example Sentences

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Coal has long been black gold for China's economy, and remains indispensable to keeping the lights on for its population of 1.4 billion people.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Jackets also had their place on the runway in shades of black, gold, and silver.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Within 24 hours, Alligator Jesus delivered a black gold ring with diamonds and a pink sapphire.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

“I could never dress like this in Veracruz, where I live now,” said Ximena Ximénez, 27, who returned to Juchitán for the vela and wore a black, gold and white garment with a matching headpiece.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

It’s gorgeous stuff, black gold as deep as you can dig, as far as you can see.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan