out of commission
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WASHINGTON—The Qatari-gifted luxury jet that President Trump is using as Air Force One will get an upgrade this fall, according to the White House, putting the plane out of commission for roughly a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The third-generation Starship spacecraft carried out a maneuver that saw it flip upright and reignite its engines for control, despite one being out of commission.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
The parking lot remains out of commission along with handicap access.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Around 10% of U.S. natural gas production was temporarily knocked out of commission just as demand was spiking, noted strategists at Saxo Bank.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
Meanwhile, my phone is still out of commission, and I take a moment to reconfirm the fact that that means the airline app is useless, too.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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