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start-up



VERB
initiate activity
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The start-up is exploring ways to use plutonium as a temporary “bridge fuel” while the U.S. builds out domestic supply chains for traditional fuels like high-assay low-enriched uranium.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Its key short-term drivers include the development of the Central East Napuh field and the start-up of the North Segat Deep condensate separation plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As a result, some homes feel forced to open illegally or face financial ruin from rents and other start-up costs, according to directors of providers I have spoken to.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A power purchasing agreement with nuclear energy start-up Helion Energy was flagged as particularly worrisome, given the firm has yet to ever deliver any power.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But it was awkward trying to run our start-up WCC program in the middle of someone else’s business.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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