shutoff

Example Sentences

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But consumers who fall behind can face a shutoff once the moratorium ends at the end of March.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Additionally, the company said its distribution lines to the west of Eaton Canyon "were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire" as part of its fire safety shutoff program.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

California also adopted stricter requirements for oil pipelines, including more frequent inspections and automatic shutoff valves to quickly halt oil flow in the event of a rupture.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

The electricity shutoff will follow in about 48 hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

My blood scrambles, roars through my ears, the truth buzzes around my head, like a saw with no shutoff.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam