blacked out

Example Sentences

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"This is a political joke," Bondi said as Massie continued to press her on why some people's names, including billionaire Les Wexner, had been blacked out from the files initially.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

“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 • Jan. 14, 2026

“I don’t know what happened,” Manley said, describing the improv session, “but I’m telling you, I blacked out and bee-bopped and scatted all over that room, like George Costanza would say.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Just last month, Disney blacked out Monday Night Football for YouTube TV subscribers over a fee dispute that lasted weeks, while urging consumers to switch to its own streaming platform, ESPN+.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

I hit the step and flipped over into the pool as I blacked out for a second.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri