black book

Example Sentences

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The names of many New Yorkers who never met Epstein appear in the DOJ files—and many listed in his black book never knew him either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"This decision has been taken following very difficult trading conditions, including black book realignment, the increase in business rates, national insurance and other business expenses," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Far too many of the names in the black book are no longer with us — Dave Niehaus, Dave Henderson, Bobo Brayton, Ron Santo, Don Baylor, Jim Bouton.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

And in this box, as you say, I came across this little black book, and it was tied with cream ribbon.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

A security guard was sitting behind the desk in the lobby, reading a big black book with a flower on the cover.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan