shutter
noun
a solid or louvered movable cover for a window.
are shuttering
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present progressiveof shutter.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Fast food chains are shuttering; and over 2,800 retailers closed down last year alone.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2024
They have powered the U.S. energy grid for decades, but older plants are shuttering, reducing nuclear’s overall energy output.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
States like Illinois are shuttering free COVID-19 testing sites after nearly two years of operation.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 30, 2022
“Everyone is saying this feels like March 2020 or December 2020 again,” she said, noting New York City, where events are shuttering and anxiety is rising as the spread of omicron upends holiday plans.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2021
Producers of Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” have announced that they are shuttering the film production as law enforcement investigates the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2021
