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Example Sentences

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Then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, accompanied by a DHS video team, was on site that day wearing a baseball cap and a black ballistic vest.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

He once had the power to break politicians, but now he’s completely out of step with black voters.

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

The smoke from the burger place blurs the leaves above me until a breeze rustles through, clearing the air and exposing a huge black sign with neon-green.and-yellow lettering over the trees.

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