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standby

[stand-bahy] / ˈstændˌbaɪ /


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“The Company entered into the Standby Equity Purchase Agreement,” Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Trump’s Truth Social platform, said in a filing.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024

Standby power systems were supplying electricity to critical facilities enabling airline and immigration computers to function partially and enable processing of both inbound and outbound passengers, it said.

From Reuters • May 1, 2023

Standby savers, or smart plugs, can help cut back on electricity use, he adds.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

Standby generator systems include a special transfer switch that automatically turns the generator on and off in the event of a power outage.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

Other Stories by this Author: If To-day be Sweet The Standby "A novel of considerable charm, dramatic interest, and admirable character delineation."

From Jack O' Judgment by Wallace, Edgar




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