: a period of time when there is no electricity in a building or area
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These can plug into a wall socket through an adapter but can also operate off a power bank in an emergency or power cut.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 There were no immediate reports of casualties in Iran or significant damage, though the semiofficial Tasnim news agency said there had been a power cut reported outside of Tehran following the Israeli strikes.—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025 Regardless of age, head size, and face shape, her sharp, layer-less style can work on women of any age as the ultimate power cut easily tailored to you.—Essence, 20 June 2025 The 21-year-old Marine from Fullerton was intrigued by the challenge of keeping it airborne, but limited battery power cut any flight after 10 minutes.—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 June 2025 Sleek, polished, and timeless, Moore’s new hairstyle is the ultimate power cut for women over 60—the experts agree.—Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 May 2025 The government announced this week a 15-day total power cut for major industrial factories such as cement and steel.—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 17 May 2025 Employees stand inside a supermarket without lights in Burgos on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France.—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 May 2025
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