wind down
Example Sentences
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Landfill capacity in Scotland has been shrinking as operators wind down their operations ahead of a forthcoming ban on sending black bag waste to landfill sites.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Once the council is established, the top-player effort he has advised is expected to wind down, with a broader group of player representatives taking over direct negotiations with the Grand Slams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Musk has said that it makes sense to wind down the Falcon rocket once Starship is “flying reliably several times per week.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Abandoned by or cut off from their families, they are immured in lonely old age, waiting with restless resignation as the hours of their lives wind down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
It helped cut the wind down some but still let in the light.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
