shutdown
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The latest French heatwave has forced the temporary shutdown of three nuclear power stations to avoid the discharge of warm cooling water into overheated waterways.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
DWP spokesperson Ellen Cheng said her agency has no authority over requirements for rapid shutdown devices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The state code requires that rooftop solar arrays have rapid shutdown systems that quickly reduce the voltage to a level that makes it safe for first responders to access a roof in an emergency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
A closer comparison might be a U.S. government shutdown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
But operators knew that the scram is only the first step in reaching what is known as cold shutdown.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Add to that internet shutdowns restricting the spread of information, and now the fuel shortages.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Key customers in the region such as Saudi Aramco and QatarEnergy suspended rig operations and announced security-related shutdowns, providing additional support for the argument to dump shares.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Still, as cinemas struggle to recover from pandemic-era shutdowns, a film that generates more than $100 million in its the opening weekend is typically seen as a success.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
As a result, the economy has been officially reported to suffer enormous losses through production shutdowns, substitutions of materials that lower quality and increase costs, and hoarding of scarce materials.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.
