shut

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Major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase, will shut their doors on Monday in accordance with the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Police and the fire service are advising motorists to avoid the East Twin Road area and to keep windows and doors shut.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“We’re not a park that’s going to shut down a ride because we don’t have enough guests in the park.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The pipeline operator shut down the pipeline within 30 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Before it clicked shut, I was fleeing up the stairs to my own room at the top of the house where the tears could come.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom