black

Example Sentences

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It refers to the writings of Jackson, who led a black Shaker settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

That naturally contributes to the fund’s volatility, and in the past led to a significant black eye.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There, in black and white, we have Lucy and the football.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It was only now, once he had gone, that the lady in black introduced herself.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo