breaker
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"That is the circuit breaker I am offering: power out of Westminster, an economy rewired for ordinary people, and good growth in every postcode," Burnham said.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
He said musicians at the venue described "smoke from a circuit breaker near the stage followed by the power going out and an explosion".
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
That meant a bit of switch-flipping in my home’s breaker box to verify my chosen outdoor line wasn’t already supplying power to other appliances and fixtures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
That is a deal breaker for travelers like the San Diego convention-goer who incredulously asked me why anyone would book an all-inclusive package in a city with so many great restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
He was pitched nearly out, but grabbed hold on the mast-staff before the next breaker struck.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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Earth Science - Middle School
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