shutter
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For one group of moms, the threatened Los Angeles Unified School District strike that would shutter campuses next week is provoking outright fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
From there, tens of thousands of gallons flowed into the Pacific Ocean, killing wildlife and causing fisheries to shutter.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Their places at the table were then taken by actor/dancer doubles, and the shutter opened to reveal a tunnel floating above the stage floor, where most of the singing happened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
The camera still emits a loud flash and shutter sound when taking photos, and there’s a light that turns on when it records video.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
I went to the window and swung back the shutter.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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