shut out

Example Sentences

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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

"When you close certain doors off to protect yourself, you also shut out a lot of positive things," he told BBC Radio 1's Jack Saunders.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

England captain Harry Brook said Saturday that it would be "a shame" if Pakistani players were shut out of England's domestic white-ball Hundred competition by Indian-owned franchises.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Shiffrin entered the race knowing that it was her last chance to take something away from these Games—or be shut out for a second consecutive Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The wind blew strong as we climbed the trail, cover- ing the mesa with sand that sifted around our legs and shut out the sky.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell