Example Sentences

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That only lasts for one season before the nonprofit shuts down, thrusting both into the big, bad world.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

It shuts off the valve at the top of the stream and opens a valve at the bottom to completely drain the standing water out of the pipe.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Both gave up House seats to run for governor and now risk being out of office next year if Evette shuts them out.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

After getting his first blown save of the season over the weekend, Tanner Scott shuts down Arizona in the ninth to preserve the Dodgers’ victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Mr. Fabian claps and snaps, and half the class joins him and shuts up, but it’s too late.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari