winding up
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He said that will help Tesla avoid losing connection with its cars and thereby winding up with “robotaxis missing in action.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Eleven days after one of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters killed nearly 3,000 people, international teams are winding up their missions with little hope of finding more people alive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Even as Mayor Karen Bass’ signature homelessness initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
"We can't show directly that that's happening, but we think it's a reasonable way that they could be winding up in the air. Sewage sludge fertilizers have been shown to release similar compounds."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2026
“In this pattern he’s the constant. How does a dead man’s thumbprint keep winding up at crime scenes?”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
If there is no compromise before then, or if the winding-up order is issued, this story has a lot further to run.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
A Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order in January 2024, ruling that the company had failed to come up with a suitable debt repayment plan.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
He added that, from the date the winding-up order was issued, and while the property remains occupied, business rates liability transfers to the liquidator.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
Sheffield Wednesday will "imminently" be served with a winding-up petition over money owed to HMRC, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
The work of the chambers staff of the judges has probably been increased; but, on the other hand, it has been lightened by the removal of the winding-up business.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various
