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outage

[ou-tij] / ˈaʊ tɪdʒ /


NOUN
suspension of operation
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Rastin, who also studies computer science, told AP the end of the outage was "100% a positive thing".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

It turns out, a power outage hit the area, affecting the hotel’s WiFi.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The outage affected major institutions including Columbia University, Princeton University, Rutgers University and the University of California network, according to reporting from multiple university statements.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The company said it expects to build an additional 150,000 trucks this year over 2025’s reduced volume to make up for the aluminum plant outage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I step outside to see if it’s a power outage everywhere or just in our apartment.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko



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