blackout
Example Sentences
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They'll spend the blackout dedicated to lunar observation – taking images, studying the Moon's geology and simply gazing at its splendour.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
“There’s been a complete blackout on the actual amount of damage done to these places,” he said about U.S. embassies and bases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
A crucial one to watch will be after a planned communication blackout during which the Orion passes behind the far side of the Moon.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Amplifying the gravity of the moment was the isolation, with an internet blackout rendering it almost impossible for Iranians to reach out to relatives and friends abroad.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
A blackout curtain is moved aside in a second-floor window.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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