Siemens started building the Bushehr plant in 1975, but quickly abandoned the project after the Islamic revolution took place in Iran four years later.

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But he quickly abandoned the commercial world because he wanted to do something nobler.

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Banks recently tried to make up some of those anticipated losses by charging consumers for debit cards, but they quickly abandoned that plan due to customer outrage.

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