as in to cut off
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Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026 -
The gas can no longer cool fast enough to fall in and the galaxy is suddenly cut off from its fuel supply.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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Fan zones will draw up to 50,000 people for major matches.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The first American arms began to be drawn up hours after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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The driver of a Ford Escape steered to the right and braked hard but was unable to avoid a collision with the Kia in the right shoulder and right lane area of the highway, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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And for the first time this season, the cars wrecked completely flat-out; with no long straights and plenty of braking zones, the cars were not energy-limited for once this season.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Will my electricity be shut off during California heat wave?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The Windsor Locks Fire Department quickly responded to shut off the water and prevent further damage.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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“Flick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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