shutter
noun
a solid or louvered movable cover for a window.
had shuttered
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past perfectof shutter.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The plants closing would mark the first time Volkswagen had shuttered full-scale factories in its home country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Last year, Microsoft confirmed that it had shuttered the project.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
By 2008, all of Brazil’s vinyl factories had shuttered.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
On Jan 1, Sweet Lady Jane — famous for its triple berry cake — announced it had shuttered all six of its Los Angeles locations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
I didn’t respond fast enough, his face had shuttered, and the moment was gone.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
