drew a blank
Example Sentences
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But after missing several big chances at Newcastle, Haaland drew a blank again, fluffing his lines with a poor touch that allowed Flekken to save when he should have hit the target.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
Brighton drew a blank against Forest in the FA Cup on Saturday but Villa are a bit more expansive, and I feel like the Seagulls will have plenty of chances here.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
But in 2016, he forgot how to do his work: Procedures he’d been following for years drew a blank.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
The BJP drew a blank in 2019 and won one seat in the 2014 elections with the region dominated by two powerful regional groups, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
She tried to recall anything she’d learned at the Night Zoo that could help her, and drew a blank.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
