shutting down

Example Sentences

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Southampton have been tight-lipped throughout, with the club's media officer shutting down attempts to question Eckert.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He also had to break the news that the lovely “SNL” tradition of bringing on moms of cast members wouldn’t be happening this year due to Spirit Airlines shutting down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

A spokeswoman for Airlines for America, an industry trade group representing large carriers, said it is difficult to determine whether fare increases are linked to Spirit shutting down during a time of surging jet-fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available," said Kareem Badaruddin, Voyager mission manager at JPL.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Worse, I feel like I am on the edge of shutting down.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson