downtime

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That translates to almost 80 hours of downtime a year.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Rental prices for advanced chips have risen sharply, while some AI tools have seen more downtime or have been forced to ration usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“Beyond simply a cost impact on metals production, this could see metals producers starting to cut back on output or take maintenance downtime in coming months,” the economists write.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Carmaker Mercedes Benz uses digital twins of its factories and assembly lines to reduce downtime, and also to test its driving software in simulations before real-world deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

He sat low beneath a plywood gunnel a navy crew had jury- rigged during downtime in Noumea.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson