outage
Example Sentences
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Putin’s annual call-in provides a snap shot of issues average Russians care about most, which this year included inflation, electrical outages in the Arctic and social benefits for working parents.
The auction failed to secure enough capacity to meet its reliability requirement, a standard meant to protect against outages during emergencies.
From Barron's
Pierce and other researchers say efforts to improve firefighting capacity could include investing in new infrastructure, lining up dedicated supplies for firefighting and creating backup power to keep pumps running if there are outages.
From Los Angeles Times
High winds and heavy rainfall or snowfall could result in power outages, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
Power outages also cut off heat and water supplies and Yana says those still connected to the grid have offered strangers the chance to wash or take a shower.
From BBC
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