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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In 2021, the polar vortex prompted widespread power outages across Texas, resulting in rolling blackouts and leading to the deaths of 246 people.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Jan. 2025
Authorities are urging travelers to prepare for potential road closures, whiteout conditions and power outages.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
At the outage's peak, nearly 90% of 1.47 million LUMA clients were in the dark.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Biden also spoke on the phone with Gov. Pedro Pierluisi to talk about the power outages and to offer federal support, according to the White House.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Jan. 2025
Authorities are urging travelers to prepare for potential road closures, whiteout conditions and power outages.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
At the outage's peak, nearly 90% of 1.47 million LUMA clients were in the dark.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Biden also spoke on the phone with Gov. Pedro Pierluisi to talk about the power outages and to offer federal support, according to the White House.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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