shutting out
Example Sentences
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Orange Lutheran, which is 3-1 after shutting out Gardena Serra 35-0, is next playing Sierra Canyon, where former teammate and senior defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou now plies his trade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
It potentially opens the door to uranium enrichment in Saudi territory and gives American companies a central role in developing the kingdom’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out foreign competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Earth Kingdom’s rulers responded by shutting out all outsiders.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Under the old rules, margin account holders who made four or more day-trades within five business days had to keep at least $25,000 in their accounts, effectively shutting out smaller traders.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Papa closed the door at last, shutting out some of the sounds of the storm.
From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan
