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Example Sentences

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The deteriorating relationship has hit people in both countries, with the land border largely shut for months.

From Barron's

The disappearing dots represent tankers that have shut off their transponders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scottish Water said teams have been working round the clock since the alarm was raised and the local water treatment works was shut down as a precautionary measure.

From BBC

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

The apology was not for shutting down the event.

From Los Angeles Times