shut down

Example Sentences

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As these proteins disappear, homologous recombination is effectively shut down.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But in recent months, as prosecutors battled the Justice companies in court over subpoenas for records, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General shut down the probe.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Clashes erupted with local residents who shut down the streets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He remains shut down from throwing after a flare-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The line for the giveaway’s been shut down.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas