in the black

phrase

: making a profit : profitable
The company is finally in the black.

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The company has not yet had a year in the black, though that's common for early-stage tech firms. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 After the grand opening, 4Eye will host regular film screenings — often repertory, some first-run, some with director Q&As or expert discussions after — and Theater Alliance will take up residence in the black box. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The actress also had a juicy central role as a cheating wife alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn in the black comedy Clay Pigeons (1998), directed by David Dobkin. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Oh, that 250-pound guy in the black SUV following you to your next job? — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the black

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“In the black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20black. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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