shut
verb (used with object)
to put (a door, cover, etc.) in position to close or obstruct.
was shutting
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past progressiveof shut.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Median didn’t respond until Monday, first saying it was shutting down its polling operation, then admitting to The Times that the poll was faked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Last week, Canada's Blue Diamond Resorts announced it was shutting down its 62 properties in Cuba.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
So when Spirit announced it was shutting down, the couple reflected on the airline’s role in the beginning of their relationship.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
He retired in 2023 and was disturbed to learn from former colleagues that the office was shutting down the open union probes.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2026
The market was shutting down; just a few trucks and wagons left.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
