shut down

Example Sentences

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If the anti-ICE movement were to shut down Delaney Hall, he told CBS News, ICE would transfer the detainees to other states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Since her hiring, there was a significant round of layoffs and CBS News Radio was shut down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s trying to get the turbines shut down.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The first minister, who appointed Murrell as chief executive and served in cabinet throughout his period of offending, said last week that he was "not conscious" of having shut down questions about party finances.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But like me, she’d all but given up, having prodded him and been shut down enough times already.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama