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railbelt
 n.— «The railbelt grid serves about 75 percent of Alaska’s population and is responsible for about 85 percent of the electricity generated in the state, according to a 2003 report by a task force commissioned by the Legislature.» —“Six railbelt utilities consider joining forces” Juneau Empire (Alaska) Jan. 24, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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