black out
Example Sentences
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“They can’t black out the whole country,” Kolisnyk said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025
I had my assistant Helen Ho black out the room, and we used these fun LED light wands that resemble lightsabers to give him a colorful edge light.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
Not because I black out and instantly transform into an immature child anytime a person starts talking about feces, but apples.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024
Maritime experts say contaminated fuel can cause a ship to black out as it creates problems with a vessel's main power generators.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024
The hovercraft takes off, and I look out the windows until they black out.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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