black market

Example Sentences

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But, for weeks during the continuing conflict, Kumar had to buy gas on the black market at eight times the price, making it impossible for him to cover his family’s other expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 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

And despite sanctions, reports suggest it has been able to purchase some military equipment through the black market.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

"They get quite creative. It's a whole black market of spying and selling stolen data, buying and selling malware. We have to understand that ecosystem," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

But lately without the black market not so many commerçants cross the border and it will be difficult.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver