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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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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

Investors are cheering the idea that Intel could serve as a backup chip manufacturer for Nvidia and Google.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Having previously attended Irish festivals which have contingency plans for rain, Cashell says crowds were left "confused as to how there was no backup plan".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Dupont is more concerned with the pollution set to be created by the site's 613 backup generators, which will need regular testing.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It was a long shot, but at least they’d have a chance and some backup.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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