How to Use in the black in a Sentence

in the black

phrase
  • At the same time, the agent in the black beanie draws his weapon.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Stir to combine, then fold in the black beans.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Revuckas is the man in the black T-shirt.
    Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The officer in the black beanie backs away with his gun drawn, though pointed down.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The pair, who look to be at home in the black-and-white clip, also take turns on some lines on a verse.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Her job approval is 11 points in the black, five full years into her term.
    Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • The young Garcia sat between his parents in the black-and-white shot.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • After another pause, the agent in the black beanie raises his gun again, and five more shots are fired.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The suspect in the black hoodie extended an arm and flashes are seen in the video footage.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
  • But a wilder flavor can be found in the black raspberries growing here and there in my garden.
    Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • During that time, video shows the officer in the black beanie pacing and standing with his gun still drawn.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Because the alternative would be getting lost in the black hole that is page two and beyond!
    Lis Anderson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Sources say that the label expects Americana to be in the black at the end of all of its windows.
    Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2025
  • You're being pulled beneath the surface and something ancient stirs in the black below.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Baker says Netflix’s offer out of Cannes was the only one to put the movie in the black.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
  • As of publishing, select sizes are still available in the black patent leather colorway.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Watts made a statement in the black patent leather version of Jimmy Choo’s Brigitte pump.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Sorting Robotics has been in the black since 2021.
    Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Other tests throughout the kitchen confirmed mold in four locations and asbestos in the black flooring mastic.
    Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Still, as the season’s profits illustrate, carefully picking home run props can leave bettors in the black.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Stir in the black beans and barley and continue to simmer until heated through, about 10 more minutes.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Ortega’s build is also similar to the man in the black jacket on the surveillance video, police said.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Paul introduced me to Gibby, the accounting student in the black leather jacket.
    Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The pool is over $5 billion dollars in the black, according to a June report from the state auditor.
    Nolan McKendry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The officer in the black beanie appears to shake a pepper spray canister toward protesters.
    Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Many residents do a horrible job at recycling, with a large portion of recyclables ending up in the black trash cans.
    Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
  • While small business bank accounts remain in the black overall, the trajectory is concerning.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The crowd was not dressed in Miami pink but in the black and gold of LAFC, which won 3-0.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The Black Knights have been involved in two of the bigger upsets in college football, are 1-1, but very much in the black.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025

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