Example Sentences

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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

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

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