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winding up



winding-up
ADJECTIVE
closing
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He said that will help Tesla avoid losing connection with its cars and thereby winding up with “robotaxis missing in action.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

Eleven days after one of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters killed nearly 3,000 people, international teams are winding up their missions with little hope of finding more people alive.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

Even as Mayor Karen Bass’ signature homelessness initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

"We can't show directly that that's happening, but we think it's a reasonable way that they could be winding up in the air. Sewage sludge fertilizers have been shown to release similar compounds."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2026

I could see the tattoo, the navy blue ink of it, winding up his neck.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

If there is no compromise before then, or if the winding-up order is issued, this story has a lot further to run.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

"We are aware of the winding-up petition in relation to COH Sports Bidco," the IFR said in a statement on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

A Hong Kong court issued a winding-up order in January 2024, ruling that the company had failed to come up with a suitable debt repayment plan.

From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026

He added that, from the date the winding-up order was issued, and while the property remains occupied, business rates liability transfers to the liquidator.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026

There was something almost comical in this sharp and shrill winding-up of the good woman's pathetic discourse; but Vinnie never felt less like laughing.

From The Young Surveyor; or Jack on the Prairies by J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge


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