black out

Example Sentences

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“Before the regime completely blacked out the internet, and in many places, electricity, there was an electrifying sense of hope,” said Refael, a prominent voice in Los Angeles’ Persian Jewish community.

From Los Angeles Times

The result is that the demonstrations of the last few weeks have ended - as far as we can tell in a country whose rulers continue to impose a communications black out.

From BBC

She also said she has a history of blacking out and that doctors have been unable to determine why.

From Los Angeles Times

She said that she had trouble breathing and felt like she could have blacked out.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of the documents released last week had names and other information blacked out, including names of people the FBI appears to cite as possible co-conspirators in the Epstein case.

From BBC