blackout

Example Sentences

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He probed the astronauts about their favorite moments and asked what it was like to lose connection with Earth for some 40 minutes during an expected communications blackout.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Back on Earth, the blackout will be a tense time for those with the job of maintaining contact with the spacecraft,

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

If the data center strains the grid and causes a lengthy blackout, or low-income residents have their power shut off because they can’t afford the rising bills, Flores fears the situation could quickly turn deadly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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