backup
Example Sentences
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They can be used as backup power, or temporary power solutions as data centers wait to be connected to the larger electrical grid.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Dalton Rushing is scheduled to catch all three games in Pittsburgh, Roberts said, but the Dodgers will likely add a backup to the roster on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
But if you’re not feeling patriotic—or feel like you might just need a backup for Team USA on the off-chance they don’t go all the way, here’s our guide to sifting through the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Axiom has done the engineering - including, for the first time, a backup cooling loop in case the primary fails.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I ended up getting 100 on my driver’s test, even though the tester covered my backup camera with a sheet of paper during parallel parking.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
Vocabulary lists containing backup
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Computer Science and Technology - High School
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