decommission
Example Sentences
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Germany’s decision in the wake of the Fukushima disaster to decommission its nuclear-energy program may have raised electricity prices by 25%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
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
There have been dedicated trains for monarchs since Queen Victoria's reign, but as part of a "drive to ensure we deliver value for money" it's been decided to decommission the historic rolling stock.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
Cleanup teams must de-energize and decommission the batteries for proper recycling and disposal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
