How to Use black belt in a Sentence

black belt

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  • Sophia is in third grade and is a black belt in karate.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2021
  • The black belt's new weapon of choice was the legal system.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The first look is a sheer black lacy number, worn over high-waist briefs and cinched at the waist with a black belt.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Weathers had a black belt in Shotokan karate and became an avid golfer.
    — Vulture, 4 Feb. 2024
  • So please seat me close to Cowles, the black belt and future inventor.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The 43-year-old has a black belt in judo and also plays the saxophone.
    — Catherine Thorbecke, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2021
  • Alexandra, who’s 17, has a black belt in karate and wanted to start a self-defense class.
    — Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2021
  • In the Instagram snap, both Suzanne and Camelia are rocking short jean shorts with a black belt.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 3 May 2021
  • The look was styled with a black belt and black platform heels, and Ferrera wore her hair slicked back and rocked a bold pink lip.
    — Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Dressed in her go-to hue, Jolie turned heads in a midi-length black wrap dress with a wide thick ribbon black belt.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
  • Talk about real life crimes — Joe Biden has black belt in crime creations.
    — Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The grill master just got his black belt, thanks to these no-hassle shish kabob baskets.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 18 May 2022
  • Dickerson earned a black belt in karate by 11 years old, the youngest in the history of his dojo.
    — Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 17 Dec. 2020
  • Ice Spice paired the top with a plaid mini skirt, a chunky black belt with a silver chain, and fishnet stockings.
    — Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 10 July 2023
  • This will be the first boxing match for Danis, who is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • First, most people don’t know Walden has a black belt in taekwondo.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Picture a black off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with a giant, wide black belt and black booties that cut off my legs.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Much of the action takes place while Disney tries to get to her tae kwon do competition to earn her black belt.
    — Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2022
  • Harmon wore a black and white checkered (of course) one-piece with a triangular cutout and black belt.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2022
  • She was last seen wearing a black spaghetti-strap bodysuit, green Dickies pants with a black belt and black Vans shoes.
    — Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2022
  • His younger son, Spencer, 17, who loves to restore vintage cars and is a black belt in karate, also has put in a huge effort on the insect hunt.
    — Joel Sartore, National Geographic, 20 Nov. 2020
  • The man’s black belt expertise has posed no obstacle to the boy’s strength and tenacity.
    — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Take the case of Taft linebacker Caden Cowles, who has a 4.5 grade-point average and is a black belt in Taekwondo.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Even with a black belt, Alexandra learned how to get away if someone grabbed her hair or tried to choke her and to be mindful of her surroundings.
    — Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2021
  • For the night out, Hathaway, 39, wore a strapless black jumpsuit, accessorized with a black belt around her waist and a purple bag in her hand.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 11 Feb. 2022
  • He is seen wearing a blue button-up collared dress shirt, black pants, a black belt, black dress shoes, and a blue face covering.
    — Andrea Cavallier, NBC News, 30 Aug. 2021
  • And then there’s the fight scene on the plummeting plane, where Murray has to actually employ what he’s learned as a black belt.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022
  • Before taking over the throne, Albert was an Olympic bobsleigh athlete and earned a black belt in judo.
    — Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • Kate Middleton stepped out alongside Prince William last month in a black version, finishing the look with a plaid coat and black belt.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The Fifty Shades of Grey alum accessorized the chic look with a black belt with a gold buckle, simple gold hoops, several bangles and a ring from the jewelry brand Verdura.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024

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