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
He claimed he "blanked out" and did not recall what happened.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 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
It's like I blanked out or something, and the nurse is giving me this cup of water, and the weird thing is she's crying.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
