national grid
Britishnoun
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a network of high-voltage power lines connecting major power stations
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a grid of metric coordinates used by the Ordnance Survey in Britain and Ireland, and in New Zealand by the New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, and printed on their maps
Example Sentences
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UNE says the fuel shortages have made the national grid more susceptible to outages, and made the use of emergency generators all but impossible.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The blackouts and power cuts have accelerated since the fuel blockade began, with authorities citing a lack of fuel to run the generators that prop up the national grid.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
The power generated at the United Downs site has been sold to Octopus Energy who will deliver it, via the national grid, to meet the electricity needs of up to 10,000 homes.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
The national grid was showing no power cuts in west Wales as of 07:00.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
The incident, caused by a temporary shutdown at the Edra Melaka power plant, highlights growing pressure on the national grid as demand for electricity rises and reserve margins stay tight, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
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