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Example Sentences

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"I would say they were a millisecond, like the fastest a camera shutter can open and close," added Wiseman, who said the flashes were "white to bluish white."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The LNG crunch threatens wealthy nations with a prolonged wave of energy-driven inflation, while simultaneously forcing fragile emerging economies to ration fuel and shutter factory floors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But firefighters could not get in because it was locked with a roll shutter.

From BBC • Feb. 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

Emilika adjusted the camera, adjusted me, clicked the shutter twice, and shut down the lights.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron