black

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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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

CoreWeave shares jumped 11% following the announcement, bringing the stock into the black in 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The stovepipe came clattering down from the ceiling, belching a bushel of black soot all over us and the room, including the head of Abraham Lincoln.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck