Example Sentences

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Mr McKoy said that when Mr Dorris came round, he said: "What happened? I must have blacked out."

From BBC • May 18, 2023

He also said that he may have blacked out due to his high blood pressure for which he had taken medication that morning.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2020

He may even have blacked out and forgotten the events in question.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2018

Designers have blacked out the rear pillar, making the roof appear to float over the rear deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2015

Eventually she must have blacked out, because she awoke what seemed like hours later, with her eyes swollen nearly shut and her nose stuffy with snot.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee