blanked out
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He blanked out his mind and refused to think critically.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
“As soon as I caught it, I didn’t see anybody in front of me and it was time to run. I blanked out and just went to running.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
Commons authorities have blanked out the recommended spending level per MP, arguing it could jeopardise the procurement process.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2023
I believe these items are worth quite a bit of money and I want to return them, however, I've completely blanked out on who brought them in!
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2021
Chess hoped Emma was listening closely to hear what they needed to be extra cautious about, because he blanked out for a moment.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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