shutdown

Example Sentences

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An AFP team on site saw around 15 stationary ships near the port entrance, though it was not possible to confirm if they were being kept out by the traffic shutdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A winter storm that led to thousands of flight cancellations, as well as the partial government shutdown, which led to long lines at airports, could also be focal points for Delta’s call.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Last week, the Senate finally settled on a plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the shutdown was to ensure security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Yup, my mouth muscles were still working even when everything else was on shutdown.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda