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black book

NOUN
book of phone numbers or undesirables
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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

Now it has been years since I’ve used the black book.

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

Mr. Curtain motioned for Reynie to sit across the desk from him, then set his large black book upon the desk.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart



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