Sentence examples for were closed throughout from inspiring English sources

State highways and local roads were closed throughout California as scores of firefighters scrambled to control the blazes.

Shops, banks and other businesses were closed throughout the capital, and residents put up roadblocks to protest the police action.

Schools were closed throughout the region, either because they were flooded, lost power or staff and pupils could not get through.

Because the N, R and L lines were closed throughout the morning rush, there was severe overcrowding and delays on other lines, especially the Lexington Avenue subway, which is generally the most crowded line in Manhattan on weekday mornings.

Schools were closed throughout the state.

Following the issuance of a land warning, government offices and schools were closed throughout the island.

Schools are closed throughout Mexico, affecting some 33 million students.

That is why I argued that it should be closed throughout my campaign.

That's why I argued that it should be closed throughout my campaign, and that is why I ordered it be closed within one year.

Schools will be closed throughout New York City today, officials said last night as snow blanketed the city in yet another winter storm.

Meanwhile, Seattle-based Real Change reported that around 100 tent encampments have been closed throughout the US, with only eight "tent cities" now considered legal.