as in to cut off
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Erie, for example, is one of the communities currently threatening to cut off water access to residents who are overusing water at this time.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Since then and as a result of the conflict, the market is pricing in higher inflation and has taken the June rate cut off the table.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Alexander Pröll, the official in Chancellor Christian Stocker's office responsible for digitization, said that draft legislation will be drawn up by the end of June.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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How Mendoza would draw up the rest of the lineup against flame-throwing Pirates ace Paul Skenes was more of a question mark.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The mixer uses an EBI braking system that recovers up to 30% of energy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Larger tires increase rotational inertia and lengthen the lever arm between hub and road, forcing the braking system to work harder.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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As repairs were being made on Monday, the water authority shut off water service to parts of Aliquippa, Hopewell, Racoon and Independence.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The meager stream shut off almost immediately, as if controlled by a timer.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Flick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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