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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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Example Sentences

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"Nobody opens a chequebook when you receive an MND diagnosis - you need money to get by, and so does your family."

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Klopp's planning was disrupted as the Saudi Pro League wielded its chequebook, leading to the departures of captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

Guardiola can be an alchemist of a coach and an inventive tactician, but he is familiar with the accusation he has become a chequebook manager.

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2021

Should United lose then expect to see Woodward reach for the chequebook, even if United’s record with panic buys has been atrocious in recent years.

From The Guardian • Sep. 24, 2020

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

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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