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blackout

[blak-out] / ˈblækˌaʊt /
NOUN
temporary unconsciousness
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Starlink terminals are also enabling Iranians to access the Internet during the government’s blackout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As the astronauts flew on the far side of the Moon, they lost connection with Earth for some 40 minutes during an expected communications blackout.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 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

It is still very difficult to contact people inside Iran amid the internet blackout imposed by Iranian authorities, which has now entered day 35.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The blackout hit her so suddenly, she didn’t even have time to say, Uh-oh.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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