shut in
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
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
Related to the work of restoring facilities is the work of restarting production wells that may have been shut in during the conflict as exports slowed to a trickle.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Then the door slammed shut in his face.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
