shutting

Example Sentences

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The government says it will be briefing authorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland of the changes to closure orders in England and Wales, as they have different enforcement legislation in place for shutting shops.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“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

Sturgeon and Swinney have both denied shutting down such concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Neighbouring Uganda, which has recorded one death confirmed to be from Ebola and six additional cases, announced it was shutting its border with the DRC with immediate effect.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The realms were shutting with one final burst of power.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman