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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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Finish with freshly ground black pepper — assertive, fragrant.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The divide between Mr. Sharpton’s views and those of rank-and-file black Americans is pronounced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Briefing journalists later, he made it clear that winning the trust of more black people, who make up about 80% of the population, would be a "main focus of mine".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Jake LaRavia pulled on his black T-shirt to reveal a motto befitting the Lakers’ newest iron man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

He did not break his one good eye away from the bear’s black gaze.

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




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