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

If the temperature remains constant, officials will consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Your own principal, who's shutting down the paper chain—and that's after doing everything in his power to keep me from telling your story to TokNation and the world.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman