as in closing
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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After closing arguments, Judge Arun Subramanian gave instructions to the jury and sent them off to deliberate.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026 -
In San Jose Unified, enrollment has fallen roughly 20% over the past eight years, prompting officials to consider closing nine of its 41 schools next year.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several roadblocks led to the e-tailer shutting its doors, including cross-border logistics, inconsistent tariff policies, and market volatility, according to Kanabar.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s not democracy, that’s dysfunction and shutting voters out.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Steeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeking. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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