black out

Example Sentences

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They allege the second black out occurred because the crew was relying on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the ship's generators.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“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

Spots began to pop in front of Jack’s eyes, and the bright white of the snow walls began to blur, but just as he thought he would black out, May’s grandmother removed her hand.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley