black market
Example Sentences
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Van Zeller, 50, has won dozens of awards for the program that has taken her around the world to report on black market activities and human trafficking.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The caregiver for her elderly mother and a grandchild, she spends much of her time scouring government stores and the black market for food and medicine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
To get a Starlink antenna on the black market, Iranians previously had to shell out around "$800 or $1,000" at the end of 2025, Ahmadian recalled, a prohibitive amount for many.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He also fears a new black market for fuel may emerge over the coming months - adding to worries about the rising prices of commodities.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Maybe Miep will be able to scrounge up something on the black market.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
