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  • noun Plural form of chequebook.

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Examples

  • Here's hoping new label Bella Union get their chequebooks out should Acker Bilk, MC NxtGen and Tang from Zingzillas be called upon next.

    This week's new singles 2011

  • "Hello all responsible citizens, please get your chequebooks out and be prepared to write a cheque so your idiot Banker won't lose his job"

    Archive 2008-03-09 Canadian silver bug/Green Assassin Brigade 2008

  • All three feel strongly that private businesses must not come in waving chequebooks and wanting to dictate terms.

    First primary school prepares for academy status 2010

  • "Hello all responsible citizens, please get your chequebooks out and be prepared to write a cheque so your idiot Banker won't lose his job"

    Financial ruin Another week a few more Casualties Canadian silver bug/Green Assassin Brigade 2008

  • The soldier at the sideboard was going through those drawers, taking out chequebooks and bills, newspaper cuttings and photos.

    Excerpt: This Human Season by Louise Dean 2007

  • The criminal mastermind in question had reported two of her own chequebooks to her bank as stolen, and then used them to go on a 100k spending spree at lots of websites.

    The Future Is Bright, The Future Is Orange. « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2007

  • UK health spending corresponds with other developed countries: this latest disappointment is not an excuse for government, present or future, to reach for our chequebooks.

    Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me 2009

  • UK health spending corresponds with other developed countries: this latest disappointment is not an excuse for government, present or future, to reach for our chequebooks.

    Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me 2009

  • UK health spending corresponds with other developed countries: this latest disappointment is not an excuse for government, present or future, to reach for our chequebooks.

    The case for NHS reform 2009

  • Charlie's wife followed up with a true plea for funds, encouraging us to think of the children as we scribble on our chequebooks.

    One night in America. 2006

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