fallback

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"If we don't get flexibility, the fallback is a disaster," said Deputy Superintendent Chuck Morris.

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  1. noun Something to which one can resort or retreat.
  2. noun A retreat.
  3. noun Computer Science A mechanism for carrying forth programmed instructions despite malfunction or failure of the primary device.

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