Sentence examples for measures could shut from inspiring English sources

The insurance measures could shut in much of Iran's remaining export capacity.

If House Republicans don't come to their senses, they could shut down the government on March 4 when the stopgap measure that is now financing it runs out.

The worst drought in half a century has brought water levels in the Mississippi close to historic lows and could shut down all shipping in a matter of weeks – unless Barack Obama takes extraordinary measures.

But the measure Congress approved provides funding only until Feb. 8, so there's a chance the government could shut down again, especially if Democrats don't believe that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky).

"That could shut down short-term loans and force people towards illegal loan sharks or other extreme measures," she said.

I could shut out the moon.

I could shut out the world.

"[The Merced City Council] could shut me down," Kate told VICE.

There was no way I could shut that view out.

There was a door they could shut.

The company said the action could shut the company down.