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black hole

[blak hohl] / ˈblæk ˈhoʊl /
NOUN
abyss
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Let’s hope it doesn’t become a black hole.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

When galaxies collide and eventually combine, their central black holes can become gravitationally bound, forming what scientists call a supermassive black hole binary.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Surrounding the black hole is a dense population of older, reddish stars that create the galaxy's warm central glow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists estimate that this black hole contains roughly 100 million times the mass of the Sun.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“What kind of black hole are you talking about?”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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