shut

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Even before it shut the strait, major economies—including U.S. allies—were building arsenals of deterrence against rising economic pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When power becomes too expensive, some operators simply shut machines off during peak hours and run them only when electricity is cheaper.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"He would often tell me to shut up."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District spring sports programs will shut down on Tuesday if three unions go through with their threat to go out on strike unless a settlement is reached.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The chief had left his desk to shut the door behind me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom