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black

[blak] / blæk /
ADJECTIVE
lacking hue and brightness; light-absorbing.
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ADJECTIVE
enveloped in darkness
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The group's red and black flag is often used by Ukrainian troops on the front line today.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Additional theoretical work on cosmic explosions involving black holes and strongly magnetized neutron stars may also help reveal where ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays are born.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s not black and white,” Texas Tech president Lawrence Schovanec said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, the black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in "free play", manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Then a tall Elder with short black hair and red lipstick stepped forward and hugged him.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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