Blackstone

American

[blak-stohn, blak-stuhn] / ˈblækˌstoʊn, ˈblæk stən /

noun

Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist and writer on law.
a river in S Massachusetts, flowing SE across NE Rhode Island to Pawtucket. About 40 miles (64 km) long.

Blackstone British

/ ˈblækˌstəʊn, -stən /

noun

Sir William . 1723–80, English jurist noted particularly for his Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69), which had a profound influence on jurisprudence in the US

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That was followed Tuesday by Broadcom's announcing jointly with Citi, Blackstone and Morgan Stanley a US$63 billion financing structure to build new capacity for Anthropic.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Backed by a live band led by Emmy-winning producer and musical director Adam Blackstone, the rapper performed a tight setlist that included hits like “Bodak Yellow” and an emotional rendition of “Man of Your Word.”

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Blackstone, for instance, bills himself as Minaj’s musical director, but it’s been a while since the Harajuku Barbie dropped a new track.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi and Morgan Stanley are forming a $63 billion financing vehicle to buy AI infrastructure from Broadcom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

They look like those hulking creatures Moreau showed me back in Blackstone Prison.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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