shut in
Example Sentences
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“You’ve blown up a lot of things that have to be redrilled. They’ve shut in wells, different things,” he said, referring to fallout from the Iran war.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Middle Eastern countries have shut in over 11 million barrels of daily oil production, and 20% of global oil flow is halted.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Qatar and Bahrain to collectively shut in some 7.5 million barrels a day of crude oil production in March, according to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
She said she had been able to buy basic goods, such as bread, flour and sugar, from a shop inside the facility, although it has been shut in recent days.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
When he looked up, the old monk had his eyes closed and his lips shut in a straight line.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
