blackout
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One light shined so brightly into her bedroom that she lost sleep until she installed blackout curtains.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
This has come against the background of severe internet restrictions that monitor Netblocks said was a blackout that had now left Iranians disconnected from global networks for 53 days.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Freland said financial sanctions against Iran and the nationwide internet blackout there have made it more difficult for outside groups to offer preventive training or rapid support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
That quickly evolved into a full blackout, Suleiman says, which was reinforced when the RSF laid siege in May 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
She makes sure the blackout curtains are fully closed before turning on the lamp at Mr. de Vries's desk.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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