Definitions

shut out

VERB

exclude

Synonyms

WEAK

bar beleaguer block out blockade close conceal cover debar discontinue evict fence off hide keep out lock out mask obstruct ostracize refuse screen seclude shroud shut off veil

Example Sentences

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In TV land, “The White Lotus” dominated with six nominations after nearly being shut out at September’s Emmy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times

That “debt-for-oil” structure has allowed Chevron to operate where every other American major remains shut out.

From Barron's

I am expecting City to find their shooting boots again after they were shut out by Sunderland, especially if they can find a long throw.

From BBC

After getting shut out by Philadelphia, the Raiders bounced back and put up a good fight against Houston.

From Los Angeles Times

But then Cincinnati got shut out last week by Baltimore, and Miami just benched its quarterback.

From Los Angeles Times