shut off
Example Sentences
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But in the meantime, the plant formerly known as Ilva has been ordered to shut off its blast furnaces by October 28 due to the presence of asbestos and illegal levels of fine airborne particles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Some systems therefore appear to have shut off their jets only recently, while others have been evolving without active jets for much longer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Many households on the Caribbean island have been split into two groups - with each having their water supply shut off for 48 hours on a rotating basis.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
A burst pipe in Beverly Grove sent water flowing down the street on Sunday morning, threatening parked vehicles and forcing some water services in the area to be shut off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
While I waited for the shower to shut off, I thought about writing a new novel.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
