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nuclear power

[noo-klee-er pou-er, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈpaʊ ər, ˈnju- /
NOUN
atomic energy
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Renewable energy, nuclear power and conservation were certainly pieces of the solution puzzle.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

It was earlier than peers on certain energy opportunities, announcing the first power purchase agreement with an existing nuclear power plant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Walmart signed its first long-term nuclear power contract, agreeing to buy 176 megawatts from Constellation Energy for 15 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Now that electricity demand is rising across the country, in large part because of the frenzied build out of data centers for artificial-intelligence use, interest in nuclear power is surging again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

It can only be found in environments where nuclear fission is occurring—in nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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