shutter
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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
Peet’s Coffee plans to shutter some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of January.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
I held the camera shutter open for twenty seconds for each star.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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