shut

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Major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase, will shut their doors on Monday in accordance with the Federal Reserve’s holiday schedule.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"I think we would be very tight if we had to rely just on the brewery. If someone came and shut down our taproom tomorrow, we would be in a serious pickle."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Network Rail said it had chosen the quietest time possible to shut the tunnel, avoiding major sports events in south Wales and big summer music concerts in Cardiff.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Iran’s oil storage had filled up and Tehran would need to shut down oil production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Pickwick waited until we were in the drawing room with the door shut.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom