blackout
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Blackout shades were raised; people poured into the streets, shouting, dancing and embracing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
From the Quebec Blackout of 1989 to the historically intense Carrington Event 140 years earlier, geomagnetic storms are often memorable and spectacular events.
From Salon • Oct. 10, 2024
Whether collaborating with Mr. Glasper or the critically acclaimed vibraphonist Stefon Harris in the band Blackout, Mr. Benjamin showed off his distinctive voice on his primary instrument, alto saxophone.
From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024
Blackout periods have been introduced in order to conserve energy, and there is a schedule for the city.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024
Blackout curtains were hung in windows across America, from solitary farmhouses to the White House.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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