lights-out
noun
1
: a command or signal for putting out lights
2
: a prescribed bedtime for persons living under discipline
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On Thursday, the same day The Athletic reported that the Houston Astros had reopened talks with their free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, the team was also reported to be attempting to shed reliever and former lights-out closer Ryan Pressly.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
After some miscues earlier in the game, Jackson was lights-out on the Ravens’ final drive.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The Buckeyes jumped out to a 34-0 lead before Oregon managed a late first-half score, and the defense was lights-out, holding the Ducks to minus-23 rushing yards.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Does Burrow have one more lights-out performance in him?
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
After some miscues earlier in the game, Jackson was lights-out on the Ravens’ final drive.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The Buckeyes jumped out to a 34-0 lead before Oregon managed a late first-half score, and the defense was lights-out, holding the Ducks to minus-23 rushing yards.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Does Burrow have one more lights-out performance in him?
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Lights-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lights-out. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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