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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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Apollo noted its participation as a primary capital partner, along with Blackstone, reflects the growing role that private capital is playing in financing digital-infrastructure buildouts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shares of Apollo and Blackstone rose 2.1% and 3.1%, respectively.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But a Blackstone BX 7.50%increase; green up pointing triangle fund, the biggest of the group, on Thursday reported that investors were continuing to ask for their money back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Blackstone itself was the best performer in the S&P 500, rising 8.1%.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He looks identical to the illusion except there’s a presence to him that I never felt back at Blackstone Prison.

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

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