black box

Example Sentences

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"It's like looking at a black box," LaSala added.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s a black box to us,” says Foundation of Hearts chairman Gerry Mallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Motability drivers will no longer need to have a black box fitted to their vehicles following criticism from users affected by the rule changes.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

But her probe would be a black box that she could slow-walk indefinitely.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Reaching under the abandoned teacher’s desk he sat behind as presiding officer, Carter pulled out a small black box.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier