blackout
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"There was a complete blackout, and smoke had spread everywhere," he said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
There are a few ways around the blackout, though some options carry risk.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
That day, Iran’s internet blackout was past its 11th week.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
One light shined so brightly into her bedroom that she lost sleep until she installed blackout curtains.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The longest blackout ever had been three minutes and fourteen seconds.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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