blackout
Example Sentences
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Internet blackouts make the situation even harder to report on.
From BBC
Balancing the two is critical in maintaining the health of the grid: Both undersupply and oversupply of electricity demand can cause power plants to fail, resulting in blackouts and repair challenges.
With Iran coming under an almost total internet blackout since the attacks started, it has been difficult to contact anyone inside the country.
From BBC
People also have to endure regular blackouts at home, as well as their drinking water supply being shut off in larger cities.
From BBC
Eight of America’s 13 regional electric grids are already at or below critical spare capacity levels, according to Goldman Sachs, raising the risk of blackouts if too many big customers plug in at once.
From Barron's
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