load-shedding
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of load-shedding
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Ghising, 55, won significant public support when he led the Nepal Electricity Authority in tackling the Himalayan country's load-shedding crisis.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
As a result of the changes is load-shedding now a thing of the past?
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024
The admission by ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula comes as South Africa experiences power cuts, known as load-shedding, of up to 10 hours a day.
From BBC • May 23, 2023
The power cuts, referred to as load-shedding, have caused much frustration, not least on the roads as traffic lights often do not work, causing gridlock.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023
"Sorry there's load-shedding the first night you arrive, Tara. The power should be back soon, though. And the air-conditioning."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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