winding

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Leadership over the years have put off the messy task of winding the radio business down due to its iconic status at the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Gates announced last year that he was winding down the work of the Gates Foundation over a 20-year period and that all the fund’s assets would be spent by then.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Having missed out on selection for last year's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France, Marlie Packer's remarkable international career may have seemed to some to be winding down.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“When the house is winding down and the vibes are sleepy, the vibes are sleepy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In the air, they followed the winding path of a river, over the old-growth forests blanketing the landscape below.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone