blackout
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She said one message from an uncle that had come out of Iran during the blackout had been him wishing himself happy birthday on her behalf.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A widow in her 70s, she said that when her husband died recently, a blackout in her neighbourhood meant she had to sit with his body for hours before it could be moved.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
There are a few ways around the blackout, though some options carry risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The blackout has disconnected businesses, caused closures, increased unemployment, and damaged productivity, compounding an economic crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
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