in the black
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Howard D. Palefsky, who sits on the board of the Atlanta Opera, proudly points out that the company has been in the black for several years running.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
After Thursday's hearing, Peters posted a photo of himself in the black suit and black tie he wore to court, while holding his dog which he also brought to court.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
His net worth, according to his disclosure, is as low as negative $145,000 and as high as $30,000 in the black.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Kites in the black, white, green and red of the Palestinian flag soar overhead, joined by another in the colours of Egypt, flown in tribute to the Egyptian national football team.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
I recognized the short, squat, mustached woman in the black uniform as the night maid who ironed day dresses and party frocks in a crowded cubicle on our floor.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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