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power supply

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noun

  • power supplies
    plural
  1. a device that provides power to electric machines, generators, etc.


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The entire metro network was suspended on Tuesday and Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the situation surrounding the city's power supply was becoming "very difficult".

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

But keeping the aging explorer operational has become an increasingly difficult challenge as its power supply slowly fades.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Microsoft recently cancelled a deal with a British neocloud outfit called Nscale amid power supply issues which could last through to 2030.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

As Elon Musk aims to increase SpaceX’s computing capacity exponentially, he’ll face challenges related to funding, power supply and simply securing sufficient chips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Funny, he thought; even though I know rationally it’s faked, the sound of a false animal burning out its drive-train and power supply ties my stomach in knots.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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