shutdown

Example Sentences

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Joshua grew increasingly anxious during the government shutdown last fall, fretting about bills and whether he would ever be paid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

That acceleration could be key to shareholders after revenue growth slowed in the fourth quarter, due in part to delays in U.S. federal business deal activity because of the 2025 government shutdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

By that count, the 52 days of internet shutdown since the start of the war have cost the Iranian economy more than $1.8bn.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Delta said that travel demand remained strong in March, despite the airport chaos caused by the partial government shutdown and higher fares stemming from the Iran conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

I guess I did the shutdown as an homage to the mission Ares 3 could have been.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir