wind down
Example Sentences
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Belgium has spent the past two decades trying to wind down its nuclear industry, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine accelerated a rethink of that strategy.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The unusual early look at his budget proposal comes as Newsom begins to wind down his time at the state Capitol and considers a run for president in 2028.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Bondholders sent a letter to Spirit’s board members on Thursday night encouraging them to pursue an orderly liquidation and wind down immediately as “the only responsible path,” some of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
With negotiations failing, the airline moved to wind down operations, cancel all flights, and begin processing refunds for affected passengers.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
I did so, and saw snow whirling thick on a light wind down the street, over the whitened roofs; two or three inches had fallen in the night.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
