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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For nearly a week in October, most of Cuba suffered near-total blackouts, the worst energy outages in decades.
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
The forecast winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, and may cause widespread power outages, the weather service said in an advisory.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Heavy snowfall, extreme winds, and wintry conditions can result in road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Wednesday, March 5: A power outage begins at the resort where Konanki is staying, the Hotel Riu Republica.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
The forecast winds have the potential to blow down trees and power lines, and may cause widespread power outages, the weather service said in an advisory.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Heavy snowfall, extreme winds, and wintry conditions can result in road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Wednesday, March 5: A power outage begins at the resort where Konanki is staying, the Hotel Riu Republica.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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