shutting down

Example Sentences

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“We’ve probably done more rationalizing the supply chain, for example shutting down plants rather than investing in creating a new manufacturing footprint,” McNamara said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Last week, Canada's Blue Diamond Resorts announced it was shutting down its 62 properties in Cuba.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Sturgeon and Swinney have both denied shutting down such concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, McGovern said officials are going to start shutting down one of the two water supplies that are cooling the tank and assess how it responds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

I’m shutting down the computer for the night, when Mom walks in with her stern-mom face on.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass