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backup

[bak-uhp] / ˈbækˌʌp /


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However, these solutions also require interconnection and backup transmission capacity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Over his two seasons as a backup, he scored just five points a game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"The wastewater tank is not full and the toilet is operational; however, the crew was instructed to use backup collection devices overnight if needed," Nasa said.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At the same time, manual backup procedures are being eliminated to improve efficiency.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Valentina and the two backup cosmonauts continued training for almost another month.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson