They needed to simulate temporary blackouts in four Westchester communities and one section of Queens that would reduce stress on the system.

The impact of the temporary blackouts varied.

The lights suffer a temporary blackout, and when they turn back on, Helen sees Will extending a friendly hand to her.

Government officials said they were relieved by yesterday's truce agreement, although frustrated that it had required a temporary blackout that penalized millions of viewers.

The main electrical relay station in Santo Domingo was damaged by the storm, causing a temporary blackout for much of the city.

The boggies dashed blindly for the door, dragging Stomper after them through the temporary blackout.

His temporary 'blackout' of the city below resulted in no interference with its society and yet saved the lives of myself and the landing party.

It was a temporary blackout from shock.

You took advantage of temporary blackouts due to fatigue or attention engagement.

And most probably there was a temporary blackout, chaos not of feelings but of the debris of feelings.