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
California also adopted stricter requirements for oil pipelines, including more frequent inspections and automatic shutoff valves to quickly halt oil flow in the event of a rupture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2024
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
