blackout
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As the astronauts flew on the far side of the Moon, they lost connection with Earth for some 40 minutes during an expected communications blackout.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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
In the absence of clear communication, and amid an ongoing internet blackout, many described feeling exposed and uncertain, unsure when or where the next strike might hit.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Just the year before, in February 1942, a Japanese submarine had shelled an oil field near Santa Barbara, and the very next night, L.A. was ordered into a blackout.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
I’m already half praying for a blackout and half smiling because this will be one for the books.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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