sealed

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The Somers town court clerk said some defendants received a 6-month “adjournment in contemplation of dismissal,” meaning charges will be dropped and their arrest sealed if they avoid trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Canada has opened a window of opportunity for Chinese EV makers into a North American market that Washington has otherwise sealed shut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

"Two super typhoons in two months, in the same year, is a historic event," said Castro, who has sealed windows at his home with duct tape and filled up extra water containers.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Paraguay's president Santiago Pena had already declared a public holiday after they had sealed World Cup qualification with a game to spare.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

She turned away, and my fate was sealed.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck