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While Amazon is shutting out Meta’s Muse, Shopify is partnering on payment technology with the buzzy AI assistant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

It alleged Google pressured phone makers using Android to pre-install its search engine and Google Chrome browser -- essentially shutting out rivals.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

The Earth Kingdom’s rulers responded by shutting out all outsiders.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

The Kings have won the battle of the special teams, with their penalty kill shutting out the NHL’s highest-scoring team on nine chances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

As Harry set down the empty goblets he was carrying, Bill pulled the door behind him closed, shutting out the still-voluble voices of the others, who were continuing to celebrate even in Lupin’s absence.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling



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