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

Compton blamed local officials and said she suspects the water shutoff is linked to efforts by city workers to dismantle encampments and drive away homeless people.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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