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outage

[ou-tij] / ˈaʊ tɪdʒ /


NOUN
suspension of operation
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In December 2025, a large power outage in San Francisco led Waymo taxis to stop working around the city, causing significant disruption.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"We have our earthquake machine... Now we have to play with the parameters," said Frederic Massin, a French seismologist and technical expert, as he studied his screen for clues to what had caused the outage.

From Barron's • May 11, 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 message said the situation was “fluid” and that officials were working with Instructure to determine the full scope of the outage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

With his oiled-back hair and his smooth preacher voice intact, he leaned in close to his bible and kept chugging along, completely unfazed by the power outage.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx



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