renationalize
Americanverb (used with object)
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Britain could renationalize its biggest water utility after the sudden exit of its C.E.O. and its struggles under $17 billion worth of debt.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
France on Tuesday detailed its plan to renationalize its electricity utility, EDF, to shore up the nation’s energy independence by refreshing its fleet of aging nuclear plants.
From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2022
France plans to pay 9.7 billion euros, about $9.8 billion, to renationalize its electricity company, in an effort to bolster energy independence, overhaul nuclear power and expand renewable sources.
From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022
Energy crisis: France intends to renationalize EDF, its state-backed electricity giant, to help ensure the country’s energy sovereignty, its government said yesterday.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2022
But to almost everyone's relief, he left the Socialists a loophole, just in case they found themselves unable or unwilling to renationalize in the future.
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