mothballed
Example Sentences
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As part of Burnham's high streets scheme, a £125 million derelict buildings fund will be available to transform mothballed and dilapidated buildings.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
When the Toreros needed cold-weather clothing for a game at Dayton, Harbaugh cajoled the Chargers, where he spent part of his playing career, into donating some of their mothballed gear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Plans were approved, then mothballed, and then resurrected.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The war could make it easier for Takaichi to reopen mothballed nuclear plants that were supplying 30% of the country’s electricity before the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Whether it was staying with the boyfriend of the month, or in a foreclosed home, or luxuriating in a mothballed beach house, I’ve done fine.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
