- present participle of shut.
shutting
Example Sentences
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As a result, Roberts said, the Dodgers do not believe shutting down Ohtani as a hitter for a few days would help ease the discomfort.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
The conflict has intensified those pressures by damaging factories, disrupting trade and payments, shutting down internet access and further weakening the currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The raid came a day after it announced it would be shutting down in August, citing financial reasons and what it called an "elusive 'red line'" over what material is considered problematic.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Earth Kingdom’s rulers responded by shutting out all outsiders.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
As he raised his head to stare at the shifting green leaves, the tree murmured secrets to itself, shutting him out.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
