close off
Example Sentences
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"You can't close off a square to the workers of Turkey. Everyone uses Taksim, for official ceremonies, for celebrations. Only the labourers, the workers, the poor find the square closed to them," he fumed.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
It has also managed to effectively close off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for oil shipments, sending prices higher and putting pressure on global consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
It makes Uefa's communication with clubs this week all the more important because it appears to completely close off any loophole beyond 1 March.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
The decision Monday to close off media access only added more fuel to the fire, as fans wondered if major change might be afoot at USC.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024
"When the children were small. This closet was inefficient—deep and sloping—so I asked if he would close off part of it for a pantry and have the other part for storage."
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
