black list

Example Sentences

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Saturated fat has been taken off the black list.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

"This measure is designed to encourage those on the black list to change their behaviour," the ministry said in a statement.

From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2023

The data protection agency said that the tax authorities stopped using the black list in February 2020.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2022

It isn't clear who created the "black list" or where it originated, and the BBC cannot confirm its authenticity, but music industry insiders say such documents are not uncommon.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2022

Emma was all right at first, but that foul put her on Miss Watson's black list.

From Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life by Jones, Adele W.