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are mothballing

  • present progressive
    of mothball.
    mothball
    noun
    a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc.

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"Many businesses are mothballing their facilities... I've never seen the industry in this position and the real lack of confidence is crippling the sector," he added.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021

“A growing number of policy makers in low- and middle-income countries are mothballing high profile BRI projects because of overpricing, corruption and debt sustainability concerns,” said Brad Parks, one of the study’s authors.

From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2021

The cost gap between renewable and conventional power is still widening, and some utilities already are mothballing older fossil plants, using them only to supplement wind and solar.

From Reuters ● Feb. 22, 2018

Businesses that are starved of credit are mothballing investment and cutting their workforce.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 30, 2013

They are mothballing the Marché and dashing for the airport.

From The Guardian ● May 20, 2010