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millstone

[mil-stohn] / ˈmɪlˌstoʊn /


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In New England, nuclear facilities such as Connecticut’s Millstone Power Station help maintain grid stability, powering roughly two million homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Emeritus Professor Erik Millstone from the University of Sussex said the amount of banned products finding their way onto shelves was concerning.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

Geoffrey Millstone, a travel adviser with Clarksburg Travel, says travel insurance has changed since the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2023

Jennifer Millstone, the congregation’s director of member engagement, said leaders have taken all allegations seriously and that they were reported to D.C. police and Child Protective Services as soon as they were uncovered.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2022

This same Millstone Pasture, by the bye, was a place of special resort at Christmas time.

From A Rambler's lease by Torrey, Bradford




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