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chequebook

British

/ ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk /

noun

a book containing detachable blank cheques and issued by a bank or building society to holders of cheque accounts

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Pescator says "there's been an open chequebook" at Paramount, which paid a premium for Champions League rights at more than £1bn across four years.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Years ago a partner of mine lost his wallet and chequebook on the Tube through a hole in the pocket of his overcoat.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2021

Was he really ready to get his chequebook out?

From The Guardian • May 30, 2020

She left the house, but swiftly returned to pick up a chequebook.

From Reuters • Apr. 17, 2018

“You still keep a chequebook in the glove box?”

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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