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nuclear

[noo-klee-er, nyoo-, -kyuh-ler] / ˈnu kli ər, ˈnju-, -kjə lər /




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For example, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is now aligning with 18-month review timelines, providing predictability to project development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

The plan includes buying F35A combat aircraft modified to carry relatively small nuclear bombs to allow Britain to play a part in Nato's European Nuclear Plan.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Nuclear energy is carbon-free and much more reliable than other kinds of electricity-generation, running at nearly full capacity year-round.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman Allison Macfarlane tells WSJ why the U.S. fell behind—and how to fix the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The Georgia Nuclear Aircraft Laboratory ran a 10-million-watt nuclear reactor completely unshielded.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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