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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Tell the Service Journalism team about your experiences with tree maintenance and power outages in the Kansas City area at kcq@kcstar.com.
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Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Electric outages Dallas - Fort Worth vicinity Here is Oncor's power outages map.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The power outage did not affect trail users, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
By Varsha Bansal May 30, 2024 7:41 AM EDT
Power outages due to bad weather are rising in the U.S. as the effects of climate change intensify.
—Varsha Bansal, TIME, 30 May 2024
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Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Electric outages Dallas - Fort Worth vicinity Here is Oncor's power outages map.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The power outage did not affect trail users, officials said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 30 May 2024
By Varsha Bansal May 30, 2024 7:41 AM EDT
Power outages due to bad weather are rising in the U.S. as the effects of climate change intensify.
—Varsha Bansal, TIME, 30 May 2024
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“Outage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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