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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As of Thursday, that system still had nearly 500 outages.
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Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The force also checks on them after weather events or power outages.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The move comes after mounting criticism from international investors following years of power outages and disruptions for businesses in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The severe weather resulted in 23 deaths, over 300 road closures, and thousands of power outages.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
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Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
The force also checks on them after weather events or power outages.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The move comes after mounting criticism from international investors following years of power outages and disruptions for businesses in Africa’s biggest economy.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The severe weather resulted in 23 deaths, over 300 road closures, and thousands of power outages.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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