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Example Sentences

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Parr, ever in favor of vivid specificity, even then saw an opportunity to release the shutter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The camera still emits a loud flash and shutter sound when taking photos, and there’s a light that turns on when it records video.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Peet’s Coffee plans to shutter some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of January.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

A restructuring process at Saks Global, which also owns Bergdorf Goodman, would not necessarily mean Saks would soon shutter.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

They had to hold each other to keep from blowing away, but she and the woman managed to slip through the door and pull the rolling metal storm shutter down.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz