- present participle of shut.
shutting
Example Sentences
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For example, take Anthropic’s policy of shutting down abusive conversations, which appeals to machine-welfare advocates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026
A former Greek-lifer makes the case for shutting the whole system down.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
District officials took the unprecedented step of shutting down all district computer systems to limit the damage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
"Rather than shutting it down or locking themselves away in their own feelings."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Anya shuffled after them, shutting the door softly.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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