blackout
Example Sentences
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By polling day, the country had defaulted on its debts, annual price inflation was touching 25% and there were frequent power blackouts.
From BBC
With few economic releases due before the blackout begins Friday, investors are likely to lean heavily on the Beige Book’s tone as they recalibrate expectations.
From Barron's
With few economic releases due before the blackout begins Friday, investors are likely to lean heavily on the Beige Book’s tone as they recalibrate expectations.
From Barron's
That means once you made peace with a favorite show’s version of a “Sopranos” blackout, whatever impression you hold to be true is as valid as the creators’ intent.
From Salon
But the cost of programming goes up with every deal made to carry major networks, leading to blackouts and tense negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times
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