black

Example Sentences

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And black athletes tend to have a higher incidence of cardiac death than white athletes, although it's not clear why.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Paul is one of a handful of black students I’ve had since I began teaching.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

For 22-year-old Alhassan, his neighbourhood in Abuja typically has "light", the Nigerian English term for grid power, consistently overnight -- perfect for charging his sleek, black sedan from China's Neta Auto.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

And there’s dal makhani, a North Indian dish that calls for black lentils, kidney beans and cream, and is typically enjoyed with rice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

His coat shines; his mane is an even more brilliant black.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes