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Example Sentences

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The LNG crunch threatens wealthy nations with a prolonged wave of energy-driven inflation, while simultaneously forcing fragile emerging economies to ration fuel and shutter factory floors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Banks could choose to shutter customers’ accounts if they pose legal risks.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Macy’s plans to shutter 14 locations nationwide, including two in California, in the coming months.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

All you had to do was all that you could do: peek into the viewfinder and press the shutter.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng