No climate model has predicted a complete shutdown during this century, though many suggest that a slowdown is possible.

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After three years poorly performing schools also run the risk of a complete shutdown, to be reopened later with a new staff.

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To be sure, a complete shutdown of its output would be difficult: the country has several export outlets and some redundancy in pipeline infrastructure.

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They are clamoring for a complete shutdown of nuclear power generation.

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Interestingly, the command caused the befuddled craft to think that one of its solar panels was "stuck, " which eventually led to an autonomous decision to enter "safe mode, " followed by a complete shutdown of the unit's onboard batteries.

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Shutdown of the iDen network should be complete in 2015.

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