shutter

Example Sentences

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"We lost the front windows. The shutters that should protect them were on the lounge floor," he explained.

From BBC

And after years of the US embassy being shuttered, Washington is also preparing to re-establish its diplomatic presence in Caracas.

From Barron's

Alcatraz island - nicknamed "the Rock" because it was regarded as an impregnable fortress - is home to the shuttered federal penitentiary that housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the US.

From BBC

Here’s a sampling of the arts and entertainment spaces closing for the day, shuttering in solidarity or offering services in support.

From Los Angeles Times

Down below, a gust of wind had sent a shutter slamming against the house.

From Literature