black market

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The liquor policy which led to the arrests of AAP leaders was introduced by the Kejriwal government in 2021, saying it would curb black market sales, increase revenues and ensure even distribution of liquor licences.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The few drivers left fill up at an eye-popping $5 per liter on the black market, which has led fares to triple.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Although Starlink isn’t activated in Russia, a black market for user terminals sprung up with middlemen shipping them to Russian forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

She wants to buy needles and thread, fabric and sandals from the camp’s black market.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai