shut

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On the day of his arrest, the Cambodia Daily published its last ever newspaper as it was shut down amid a crackdown on independent media.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But an Alberta judge shut down the process, saying the citizens' initiative was invalid because the separatists had failed to consult with Indigenous groups whose rights could be threatened if the province separated from Canada.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

However, he shut down any concerns after the win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The U.S. stock and bond markets will both be shut on Monday for Memorial Day, the federal holiday for mourning fallen U.S. military personnel.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

With a groan, he yanked the curtain shut, plunging the room into darkness.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell