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.
blankadjective(of paper or other writing surface) having no marks; not written or printed on.
Example Sentences
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Mouat and Dodds did not falter, though, blanking that final end to all but seal a semi-final spot.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
He pushed his pitch count to 65 in his next start for Oklahoma City on April 6, blanking Albuquerque on two hits, striking out six and walking none over 4 ⅔ innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
The Kraken are 6-0-2 in Daccord’s past eight starts and he posted his second shutout in the last three weeks after blanking Florida on Dec. 12.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele and six relievers combined on baseball’s first spring training no-hitter since 2017, blanking the Padres 4-0.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
As was always the case after blanking out, I could not decide which way I was supposed to go.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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