plant
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Thousands of striking beef plant workers in Colorado agreed to return to work, ending a three-week strike at a slaughter plant owned by JBS JBS -2.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle , the world’s largest meatpacker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The shafts and pits contained ceramic vessels and large quantities of plant and animal remains, including fish and birds.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
JBS’s Greeley plant can slaughter about 6,000 cattle a day, representing roughly 5% of U.S. beef-processing capacity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The Iranian statement on the Bushehr attack said the main parts of the plant did not appear to be damaged and its operation was "not affected".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
That despite my best efforts, they’ll remain broken, dead, forever out of my reach, just like this hopeless plant.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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