pulling the plug
Example Sentences
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Consumer movements have sought to stop publishers pulling the plug on games they decide are no longer worth keeping online.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Fun at times, ridiculous at others, the show ended with multiple cliffhangers, so pulling the plug seems especially painful.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
If Christmas tree sales are anything to go by, U.S. consumers aren’t pulling the plug on holiday shopping this year—but they might be dimming the lights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
MTV is pulling the plug on much of its global music television presence.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2025
With a sinking heart, I watched as Barack jumped into action, rebooking our flights to leave the following day, pulling the plug on our vacation.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
