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Recent Examples of blackouts
In recent years, carriage negotiations have led to temporary channel blackouts between Disney and services such as YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream, highlighting the high stakes of content licensing deals.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Sports Broadcasting Act includes a rule allowing blackouts of local games, which still applies to out-of-market packages sold by the leagues.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Extra demand from air conditioning units can overload power grids, causing blackouts that can disrupt infrastructure.
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April Roach,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
But some experts argue mass AC would strain energy grids, threatening blackouts, and would carry environmental costs.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Add depth to your window treatments by layering a pair of sheers underneath your blackouts.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Their operational hallmarks include automatic identification system blackouts, false position broadcasting, ship-to-ship transfers of goods, flags of convenience, and frequent reflagging and renaming.
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Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These leaders say air and water pollution, along with potential blackouts, are a big concern.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Political and local opposition has been growing because of fears about blackouts, rising electricity bills and the centers’ voracious water needs.
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Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Sports Broadcasting Act includes a rule allowing blackouts of local games, which still applies to out-of-market packages sold by the leagues.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Extra demand from air conditioning units can overload power grids, causing blackouts that can disrupt infrastructure.
—
April Roach,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
But some experts argue mass AC would strain energy grids, threatening blackouts, and would carry environmental costs.
—
J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
28 June 2026
Add depth to your window treatments by layering a pair of sheers underneath your blackouts.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Their operational hallmarks include automatic identification system blackouts, false position broadcasting, ship-to-ship transfers of goods, flags of convenience, and frequent reflagging and renaming.
—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
These leaders say air and water pollution, along with potential blackouts, are a big concern.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Political and local opposition has been growing because of fears about blackouts, rising electricity bills and the centers’ voracious water needs.
—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackouts
Noun
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The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment.
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The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, neither faints nor is weary.
Noun
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An alligator swims in the shallow waters of Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Florida, on May 4, 2026.
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In between languid lake swims and sensual forest escapades, old crushes surface and new anxieties rear their heads in this deft portrait of millennial disenchantment.
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“Blackouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackouts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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