backup
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Think of it as the aircraft's emergency windmill: if both engines fail, or the plane loses normal electrical or hydraulic power, a small turbine drops into the airstream and generates backup power.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
But if you’re not feeling patriotic—or feel like you might just need a backup for Team USA on the off-chance they don’t go all the way, here’s our guide to sifting through the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
But when the Legislature voted last year to extend the state climate program, that provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
They can be used as backup power, or temporary power solutions as data centers wait to be connected to the larger electrical grid.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
I touch the top of the backup, and a dizzy wave overwhelms me.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
Vocabulary lists containing backup
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - Middle School
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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