lights-out
noun
1
: a command or signal for putting out lights
2
: a prescribed bedtime for persons living under discipline
Examples of lights-out in a Sentence
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The Giants’ ace was lights-out, putting whatever ailed him this spring in the rearview mirror while retiring the Padres in order their first time through the lineup.
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Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The marquee matchup pits the Wolverines’ lights-out defense, statistically the stingiest in the nation, against the high-powered Huskies’ aerial attack, the most productive passing game in the Bowl Subdivision putting up 350 yards a game.
—USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Indeed, Kobe Bryant could have related, the Lakers legend authoring several highlight shows that nevertheless ended in lights-out defeat.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
To protect the drawings, Ms. D’Agostino said, visits will be kept to groups of four and limited to 15 minutes, with 45 minute lights-out periods in between to protect the drawings.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
Imbimbo also was lights-out in the circle, firing an 81-pitch (60 strikes) shutout, allowing just two hits and a walk, striking out 11.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023
The Mustangs were propelled to victory by a near lights-out performance on the mound by junior pitcher Preston Rau.
—Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 9 May 2023
South Alabama and Troy each got lights-out pitching in one game of Friday’s baseball doubleheader at Stanky Field, resulting in a split.
—Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 29 Apr. 2023
After that, Wentz was lights-out.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2023
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The marquee matchup pits the Wolverines’ lights-out defense, statistically the stingiest in the nation, against the high-powered Huskies’ aerial attack, the most productive passing game in the Bowl Subdivision putting up 350 yards a game.
—USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
Indeed, Kobe Bryant could have related, the Lakers legend authoring several highlight shows that nevertheless ended in lights-out defeat.
—Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
To protect the drawings, Ms. D’Agostino said, visits will be kept to groups of four and limited to 15 minutes, with 45 minute lights-out periods in between to protect the drawings.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
Imbimbo also was lights-out in the circle, firing an 81-pitch (60 strikes) shutout, allowing just two hits and a walk, striking out 11.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023
The Mustangs were propelled to victory by a near lights-out performance on the mound by junior pitcher Preston Rau.
—Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 9 May 2023
South Alabama and Troy each got lights-out pitching in one game of Friday’s baseball doubleheader at Stanky Field, resulting in a split.
—Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 29 Apr. 2023
After that, Wentz was lights-out.
—Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2023
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“Lights-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lights-out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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