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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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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

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

That’s roughly equal to a whole-house backup system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Bob Heintz will serve as a backup crew member.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Valentina and the two backup cosmonauts continued training for almost another month.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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