1
: a quantity or bulk of something lost in transportation or storage
2
a
: a failure or interruption in use or functioning
b
: a period of interruption especially of electric current
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These outages, concentrated around military and industrial hubs, have tripled since June.
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The power outages are becoming more frequent and, increasingly, lasting longer.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
To prevent as many of these outages as possible, AES Indiana spends millions of dollars every year to trim back branches hanging near power lines.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Each will include 40 backup generators in case of power outages, the developer’s application shows.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The power outages are becoming more frequent and, increasingly, lasting longer.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 17, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
To prevent as many of these outages as possible, AES Indiana spends millions of dollars every year to trim back branches hanging near power lines.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Each will include 40 backup generators in case of power outages, the developer’s application shows.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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