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blackout

[blak-out] / ˈblækˌaʊt /
NOUN
temporary unconsciousness
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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

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

He probed the astronauts about their favorite moments and asked what it was like to lose connection with Earth for some 40 minutes during an expected communications blackout.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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

Next door they took down the blackout screen.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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