black

Example Sentences

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In fact, however, he had no involvement with either; moreover his representation of black people throughout his work was unfailingly compassionate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Cadillac passengers said Morgan was wearing a black T-shirt and was yelling something they could not hear.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Fairfax, the second black person elected to statewide office in Virginia, served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Pink poodles with long black eyelashes danced in a can-can line, a quartet of googly-eyed cacti bobbed along to the music and a trio of small white dogs galloped on the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

His black lips were peeled back in a snarl, baring formidable white fangs.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver