shutoff

Example Sentences

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But consumers who fall behind can face a shutoff once the moratorium ends at the end of March.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Cheng said DWP has challenged meter manufacturers to develop a device that would allow the agency to activate the shutoff valves remotely if necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Additionally, the company said its distribution lines to the west of Eaton Canyon "were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire" as part of its fire safety shutoff program.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

More than 400,000 people were under consideration for a shutoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

She hurried to the wall and flipped the emergency shutoff switch back to the “on” position.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein