shut down

Example Sentences

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The day before Spirit shut down, Atlantic City airport director Tim Kroll got on the phone with Breeze Airways, a rival budget player.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"When you were in your induced coma your brain wasn't shut down," Pieter told Keenan.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Also, the national oil companies in the region shut down oilfields.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Under its well-oiled financial system, companies can set up or shut down in days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He offered to shut down the water park for us!

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas