ink

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Yet even Amik needed 30 years to chew his way out of the billion dollars in red ink that the Montreal Olympics cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“As of now, the government has not received any reports indicating that immediate supply issues are expected for printing ink or naphtha,” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kei Sato said Tuesday at a news conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Local media said the snack-maker has seen its procurement of printing ink compromised by shortages of naphtha, an oil byproduct used in a wide range of industries.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Japanese snack giant Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging for some of its best-known products as supplies of an ingredient used in ink have been disrupted by the Iran war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Luckily, the teacher was sympathetic; she even tried to cheer Penelope by showing her how to write invisible messages using milk for ink.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood