plug

Example Sentences

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Norman was replaced by O’Neil, whose internal message to the LIV staff Wednesday attempted to quiet concerns about PIF pulling the plug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“For him, just to make something the shape he wants to make it, plug it in ... I know it was a huge relief for him,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He said that while there was a problem with small boats crossings, immigration was needed to plug a "skills crisis".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

When ABC pulled the plug on the new season of “The Bachelorette,” its cast of suitors saw their 15 minutes of fame seemingly evaporate before it could begin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He pried open the bottom plug and shook the money out.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser