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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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He added that "we know that there are a number of illicit retailers at the moment that are either taking supply from the black market or just not abiding by their legal obligations today".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists estimate that this black hole contains roughly 100 million times the mass of the Sun.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Chanelle was last seen wearing black leggings and a black Airmax puffer coat.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

After testifying in the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, company co-founder and president Greg Brockman would grab his wife’s hand, swap his suit for his black leather jacket and head to work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Clare froze, his black paws stilled over her torso.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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