The latter move was particularly eye-opening: building a nuclear plant is supposed to be the expensive part, while operation is expected to be relatively cheap.

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Starbucks will be spending heavily in coming quarters opening new stores and building out its international operations.

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Never mind that some museums have faltered after opening a flashy new building, most notably the American Folk Art Museum in New York.

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