winding

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On Monday, the climate-vulnerable Alliance of Small Island States said countries could not keep ignoring "the elephant in the room" and warned that anything short of winding down fossil fuels was "papering over the cracks".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This list leaves plenty room for drink breaks and requests before winding down to some near-universal pleasures.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The organization announced last week it was winding down its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Up the wet, winding boardwalks and through stretches of mud that cake my hiking boots in sludge.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day