decommission

Example Sentences

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Cembalest highlights research undertaken by JPMorgan that scrutinized the costs incurred to the German economy stemming from its decision to decommission its nuclear power plants after the Fukushima incident.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

One example: his threat to decommission a spacecraft that transports National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronauts to the International Space Station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Other sources of power in L.A.’s portfolio include hydrogen, natural gas, biomass, geothermal, nuclear and coal, which the city aims to decommission by the end of this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

Responding to an X user's suggestion he that he "cool down" he wrote, "Good advice. Ok, we won’t decommission Dragon."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

However, it says the future of supported housing is now at risk following "years of funding cuts" and that local authorities have now been forced to "decommission vital services".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025