outage
Example Sentences
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The safety concern is that, during an outage, this auxiliary electricity source could endanger electricians or utility workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"Saying we are worried, look at my face, I am worried you are going to face an outage."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
It turns out, a power outage hit the area, affecting the hotel’s WiFi.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Maybe whatever caused the power outage has finally begun to calm.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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