wind down
Example Sentences
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"The measure mainly allows Russian barrels already in transit to complete voyages and discharge," she said in a note, calling it a "wind-down, not reopening."
From Barron's
The wind-down of those businesses, including aftermarket parts maker Cardone and spark plug manufacturer Autolite, comes in addition to the layoffs announced Monday.
A gradual wind-down, an employee stock-ownership plan, a partial sale or a spin-off may save some jobs, but perhaps not all of them — and that’s OK.
From MarketWatch
The committee said in court papers that First Brands has disclosed that it is moving toward a partial wind-down process, with bids for its assets due in less than a month.
That’s the administration’s strategy for wind-down, and it’s smart.
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