as in to cut off
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Cumming said the city's information technology department also abruptly cut off part of her office administrator's access, including the ability to see who else in city government may be looking at whistleblower complaints and documents related to ethics investigations.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026 -
The drug cuts off access to vitamin A in the testes by blocking a receptor known as RAR alpha.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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When a syringe goes into a vial to draw up the liquid, there is a risk of introducing germs.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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Alongside him will be Secret Level’s newest hire, Christina Lee Storm, the former Netflix executive who helped draw up the TV Academy’s responsible AI production standards.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Never brake while driving on black ice.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2026
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Find shut off valves for emergencies.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Plumbers also recommend keeping faucets running during cold snaps and being ready to shut off water if a problem develops.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 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 Feb. 2026.
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