shutter
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For one group of moms, the threatened Los Angeles Unified School District strike that would shutter campuses next week is provoking outright fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Parr, ever in favor of vivid specificity, even then saw an opportunity to release the shutter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
From there, tens of thousands of gallons flowed into the Pacific Ocean, killing wildlife and causing fisheries to shutter.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The camera still emits a loud flash and shutter sound when taking photos, and there’s a light that turns on when it records video.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
“Why did you tell me the shutter was open?” she said.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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