- present participle of shutter.
shuttering
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Adoption of e-readers like the Kindle and Kobo didn’t replace physical books; and despite the shuttering of mass-market chains like Borders, Waldenbooks and B. Dalton, the last 30 years have seen a reading boom.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
“There is no evidence that the Board took account of its full range of statutory obligations in determining that a wholesale shuttering of the Kennedy Center was appropriate,” Cooper wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Following an overexpansion after going public in 2019, Beyond Meat has cut costs, consolidated warehouses and production, exited less profitable product lines and is shuttering its business in China.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
Sri Lanka has declared weekly public holidays to curb fuel use, shuttering schools and offices one day each week while tightening rationing.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
Mr. Gideon leans back suddenly, his expression shuttering.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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