blank
adjective
(of paper or other writing surface) having no marks; not written or printed on.
blanking
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present participleof blank.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Despite blanking in Chelsea's 4-0 win last gameweek, you just can't ignore Palmer in what should be another comfortable victory at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
And that form carried over into this week’s wild-card series, with the Padres blanking the Braves 4-0 in Game 1 before advancing via a victory in Game 2 on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2024
It was Minnesota’s first shutout since defeating Green Bay 16-0 on Dec. 23, 2017 and the first blanking of Las Vegas since its 24-0 loss to New Orleans on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
“Obviously, we’ve got a couple of guys out,” Eberle said after the Kraken were shut out Saturday night by a usually sieve-like Ottawa Senators team not used to blanking opponents.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023
After I get mad about my blanking out, I get depressed.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
