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Example Sentences
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Crude futures rose for a third consecutive session as a renewed exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran raised tension and concerns that oil will be shut in for longer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“You’ve blown up a lot of things that have to be redrilled. They’ve shut in wells, different things,” he said, referring to fallout from the Iran war.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
He estimates more than 80 percent of processing units have shut in recent years, with rupee volatility a contributing factor.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
She said she had been able to buy basic goods, such as bread, flour and sugar, from a shop inside the facility, although it has been shut in recent days.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Immediately Bast’s arm stiffened and his eyes clenched shut in a grimace of pain.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
