shutting

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High-energy particles from the Sun and deep space can also trigger computer errors that force spacecraft into "safe mode," temporarily shutting down nonessential systems until engineers resolve the issue.

From Science Daily • May 15, 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

Work began on land in Willows Green, near Felsted, Essex, within hours of Uttlesford District Council shutting its offices for the May Day Bank Holiday weekend on Friday.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

So when Spirit announced it was shutting down, the couple reflected on the airline’s role in the beginning of their relationship.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The shutting of the gates regularly at ten o’clock and the impossibility of remaining on the lake after that hour had rendered our residence within the walls of Geneva very irksome to me.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley