shut down
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At the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, Clarkson’s talk show shut down and her Las Vegas residency was postponed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
"But the problem is you shut down one property, they can just go next door and open up in the next house," he added, pointing out that housing benefit rules were set by the DWP.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Schools shut down, public events were canceled, and children's sports leagues suspended activities as authorities warned residents about hazardous conditions, according to news reports.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
The RA returns later that night, at a designated end time, to confirm guests left and the party has been shut down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The line for the giveaway’s been shut down.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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