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power cut

noun

  1. a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area Sometimes shortened tocut
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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A massive power cut has caused widespread disruption in parts of Spain and Portugal, with airports, trains and petrol stations impacted.

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A major power cut across large parts of Spain and Portugal has resulted in dozens of flights being cancelled as well as disruption to rail and road networks.

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A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread chaos and disruption.

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The power cut meant the electronic line-calling system - which has replaced line judges - and scoreboards stopped working.

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The prime minister has said he is "deeply concerned" about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

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