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
Home Depot also installed yellow barriers that close off access to the parking lot near IDEPSCA’s day labor center, located at the corner of the Cypress Park location.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
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
“Let’s choose a room to sleep in, close off the doors, and start a fire to warm up the space,” commanded Eva.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
