pulling the plug
Example Sentences
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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
To that end, Netflix at least showed some strength by pulling the plug early.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Government agencies quickly began pulling the plug on millions of dollars of research funding, and Harvard sued.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2025
Boston shot only 37.8% from the field and 32.5% from three-point range, with Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulling the plug.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025
With a sinking heart, I watched as Barack jumped into action, rebooking our flights to leave the following day, pulling the plug on our vacation.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
