power station
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of power station
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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In 2011, Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian was even shut down as a precautionary measure due to huge numbers of jellyfish found in sea water entering the plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Middle East hostilities, including a drone strike near a UAE nuclear power station, kept markets on edge amid concerns over energy supplies.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
On Sunday, the UAE said a drone strike had triggered a fire near its nuclear power station, calling the incident a "dangerous escalation".
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
Research by his organization suggests that the Labadie power station stands to gain from every major action rolling back coal plant regulations.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
“Isaac, I feel a growing concern about our position. If you agree, head over to that power station, and I’ll cover you.”
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
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