power cut

British

noun

Sometimes shortened to: cut. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area

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The latest power cut is expected to take weeks -- if not months -- to repair, and residents are likely to be asked to cover the cost of the fuel for generators in the meantime.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Kyiv's metro system completely suspended operations on Saturday due to the power cut, the first time that has happened since the 2022 start of the war with Russia.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Self-driving taxi operator Waymo reportedly suspended its service in San Francisco on Saturday after some of its vehicles stopped working during a power cut.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

This way of life will have a hard stop when there is a power cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

"An immortal dragon of power cut from this stone will be a fitting sculpture for my formal chamber."

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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