plug

Example Sentences

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A draft of the shelved order leaked to US media shows the White House had prepared new AI cybersecurity measures before Trump pulled the plug Thursday.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Long before CBS announced it was pulling the plug on “The Late Show,” its host Stephen Colbert had already laid claim to helming one of late-night’s greatest finales.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Members of Congress say they and Poland were blind-sided by the decision and that equipment for the deployment was already on the way when the Pentagon pulled the plug.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The pop star, coming off the massive success of her “Future Nostalgia” album, made an appearance to ostensibly plug her tour, lifestyle newsletter and book podcast, but viewers were treated to something more philosophical instead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He took two tries to get onto his feet and took a minute to unplug some things and plug in others, and then finally the stereo whirred to life.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline