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blackout

noun as in temporary unconsciousness

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The week-long blackout has already dampened TV ratings, which means less revenue for the company.

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Long-term internet blackouts make it difficult to get money transferred through a mobile bank system, and mobile phones are a prime target for looters.

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The Rosemead-based company said it had lowered the wind speed that triggers the blackouts, and added tens of thousands of customers to the areas subject to them, after the devastating Jan. 7 Eaton fire.

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A total internet blackout in place since protests broke out on election day has been partially eased, but verifiable information out of the east African country remains difficult.

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In 2023, Disney and Charter Communications were unable to iron out a new contract by their deadline, resulting in a 10-day blackout of Disney channels on Charter’s Spectrum service.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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