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shutoff

[shuht-awf, -of] / ˈʃʌtˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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But consumers who fall behind can face a shutoff once the moratorium ends at the end of March.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Additionally, the company said its distribution lines to the west of Eaton Canyon "were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire" as part of its fire safety shutoff program.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

A sudden shutoff of water supplies has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish on the parched riverbed.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

“How about one where the hero just flips an emergency shutoff switch?” asked Akimi.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein




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