blanked out
Example Sentences
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He blanked out his mind and refused to think critically.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
“As soon as I caught it, I didn’t see anybody in front of me and it was time to run. I blanked out and just went to running.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
"I just literally blanked out what was happening," she said on Monday, the second week of an inquiry that is expected to last all year.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2022
I believe these items are worth quite a bit of money and I want to return them, however, I've completely blanked out on who brought them in!
From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2021
Never in my life had I considered willing myself into an epileptic seizure, but if I could have wished one to happen, I would gladly have blanked out on the spot.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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