in black and white
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"He campaigned in black and white, sharpening differences," said researcher Juan Alvarez at the Caro y Cuervo Institute.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
"There are moments when you're doing a scene and they might stop because your pocket square looks a lot better in black and white."
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Pratt has framed his plan in black and white terms, asserting during the debate, “It is illegal to live on the street.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
There, in black and white, we have Lucy and the football.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
The GIF was in black and white, but the photo was otherwise identical.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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