shutoff
Example Sentences
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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
Cheng said DWP has challenged meter manufacturers to develop a device that would allow the agency to activate the shutoff valves remotely if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
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
The shutoff of water has dismayed and angered environmental activists, who have argued in court that chronic overallocation and a rigid water-rights framework have caused profound harm to the river and its wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 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
