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generator

[jen-uh-ray-ter] / ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
engine converting energy
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"A ventilator came to a halt, but we do have a generator at the hospital."

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

If a utility sells 100 MWh of electricity, but only 50 MWh qualifies as renewable while the state requires 60 MWh, it can buy 10 RECs from another renewable generator to close the gap.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

EREVs also drive like EVs, including instant acceleration even when the battery is drawing from the generator.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

“Is there a small generator? Are all the windows intact? Is there fresh trash? Is there plastic on the roof?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

“For the miter saw. I brought a generator, too, so we can get power to these tools. Given any thought yet to electricity for your house?”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

Merz's trip was expected to announce some 350 million euros to help provide generators, transformer stations and for grid repairs, German government sources said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In addition, each year between April and October crews are testing generators, redundancy systems and other equipment to prepare for the worst, Shelton said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

BT said it offered a range of options in the event of a power cut, and that back-up power generators were being added to more sites.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

AI-powered image generators have evolved since the days when they routinely gave people six fingers or extra feet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

In the early evening, the streets in our neighborhood vibrate with the engines of the generators.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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