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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Last weekend, the United Arab Emirates said a drone strike hit an electricity generator at its nuclear power station, a sign of how any further fighting could escalate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
A drone strike led to a fire near the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power station, according to the country’s defense officials.
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
The coal-fired power station is massive — 2.4 gigawatts, enough to power roughly 2 million homes — as are its emissions.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
And at other locations in the district: the railroad, the granary, the power station, and the armory.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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