shut down
Example Sentences
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In 2011, Torness nuclear power station in East Lothian was even shut down as a precautionary measure due to huge numbers of jellyfish found in sea water entering the plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The legislation would require developers of the most advanced artificial-intelligence systems to maintain the ability to slow down, suspend or shut down their models if they pose serious risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
It’s a promising sign for a pitcher who twice had to shut down throwing early in his rehab when he aggravated the injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Lieu said "it is imperative" that AI systems have a kill switch "and that the federal government has the clear authority and process to shut down rogue AI models".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
He shut down the computer and hid the graph paper map in the bottom drawer of his desk under a stack of video game cheat guides.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
