shutter

Example Sentences

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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

Phillips 66 and Valero have already announced plans to shutter major refineries in Los Angeles and Benicia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 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

A better idea might be to shutter it permanently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Just before he opened the shutter, he held up his false leg and waved it at the boy.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson