How to Use black and tan in a Sentence

black and tan

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  • Conversely, the black and tan kits feature the woody Bulgari Le Gemme Gyan eau de parfum and a matching shave balm and body emulsion.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Choose between black and tan for a sleek, classic look.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
  • This trendy style comes in both black and tan shades and is selling out (very) quickly for good reason.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The slides are available in bold colors like pink, lime, and orange, plus basics like black and tan.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
  • Blaise was strapped into a black and tan car seat and had a blanket wrapped around his legs, his parents told police.
    John Spink, ajc, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Pair citrus colors with neutral colors and tones such as white, black and tan.
    Ap McClatchy, The Mercury News, 5 July 2019
  • Available in both black and tan, Silksweats are made of ultra-soft cotton and washable silk.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Doberman Pinschers come in two coat varieties: black and tan or red and rust.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The tables, laden with black and tan Oaxacan ceramics that held complex moles and bright seafood tostadas.
    Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The spectator shoe is a dress shoe that is distinguished by a two-tone color palette, most notably black and white, tan and white, or black and tan.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Officers found a black and tan airsoft pistol in a flower bed about 18 inches to the right of Hayes’ body, according to court records.
    oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Both the black and tan leather options use genuine calfskin (sorry, vegan friends), and the lighter of the two also has a matching golden metal frame around the phone.
    Vlad Savov, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2018
  • Each is defined by contrasts through three covetable colorways: all-black with a shock of white trim or black and tan are the options for leather; and a tan and deep brown style is what’s available in suede.
    Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Feb. 2019
  • The back seam adds a sophisticated touch to otherwise standard semi-sheer tights, in black and tan.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2022
  • When a black and tan fellow with a jaunty tail tries to get fresh with Goldie, a park ranger intercepts his amorous advances, stern as a middle-school dance chaperone.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • Now there’s one more to add to the lineup: The company has just released the Large Everywhere Bag in business-ready colorways of black and tan, along with a version in cobalt with black trim.
    Krystin Arneson, CNN Underscored, 18 Feb. 2021
  • There are 15 colors to choose from, including classics like black and tan and fashion colors like lime, terra cotta and lake blue.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022
  • Pomeranians can also be black, cream, blue, brown, black and white, brindle, merle, black and tan, and tricolor, to name just a few of the many colors and patterns that make up their palette.
    Kim Campbell Thornton Andrews McMeel, Star Tribune, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Earlier that day, police fatally shot 17-year-old Quanice Hayes and found a black and tan air soft pistol in a flower bed about 2 feet from Hayes’ body, police said.
    oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniels come in four coat varieties: black and tan, ruby, Blenheim, and tricolor.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • The limited-edition model features the same black and tan two-tone look seen on the Project Maybach concept car that Abloh helped design, revealed by Mercedes last fall.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 5 Apr. 2022
  • On the day of the attack, prosecutors said Warnagiris wore a dark jacket with green zippers, a military green backpack and black and tan gloves.
    Cassidy McDonald, CBS News, 3 June 2021
  • Available in a whopping 47 colors ranging from neutrals like black and tan to colorful options like lavender and coral, the Carhartt hat is made in a shade for everyone.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 16 Feb. 2022
  • With black and tan vegan leather options, this daily tote can pair with any outfit for any destination.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2022
  • While style of the time often emphasized conservative navy, black and tan suits, Harvey would often stray from the norm with his silkened pinstripes, peach or yellow suits and even green-colored suits.
    Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Featuring a black and tan contrasting pattern, the woven set adds interest to your balcony or patio.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2021
  • Available in black and tan, this elegant style inspired compliments from admiring onlookers and the welcome boost of height didn't hurt either.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Similar to the listeria treatment, the three-drug therapy still given to Jellybean has produced few side effects other than to turn her once-jet black and tan fur predominantly gray.
    Kay Lazar, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Animal Control observed a black and tan German Shepherd inside the vehicle panting heavily.
    Alyssa Lukpat, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2019

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