shut out

Example Sentences

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The war has also left airlines largely shut out of critical airspace corridors in the Middle East that offer the quickest connections between Europe and Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Bradford hit the ground running when Rowan Milnes' inspired grubber kick was met by Blake, who shut out Lachie Miller to the ball when he went over.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, said Otto, archaeologists once again face being shut out.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning, and five relievers shut out the Dominican over the final 4⅔ innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Inflated by his successes on the board, his ego had begun to shut out other people.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady