How to Use shutout in a Sentence

shutout

1 of 2 noun
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  • They beat us in a 9–0 shutout.
  • The Cowboys avoided the shutout with a touchdown with 3:33 left in the game.
    — Dallas News, 8 Jan. 2023
  • The Bulldogs ended the shutout with 7:02 left in the third quarter.
    — I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2023
  • And what was the biggest takeaway from the team’s first shutout loss in five years?
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But that all changed last week with a pair of shutout losses.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The shutout was the fourth time in Oakland history the A’s were blanked to start the season.
    — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Goalie Alex Stalock made 22 saves for his 10th career shutout — and first with the Hawks.
    — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2023
  • The Buckeyes came about half a football short of their first shutout since 2019.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Hamilton was able to put aside its 18-0 shutout against Badin in Week 1 and move on from it.
    — Chris Vogt, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Eflin handed the ball to his bullpen with the chance to secure the Orioles’ eighth shutout of the season.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
  • French allowed just two hits with five strikeouts in the shutout win.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2023
  • Foles has played two snaps this season, in mop-up duty of a shutout loss to the Jaguars in Week 2.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Joe Peloquin made four saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Even as the offense struggled, the defense pitched its first shutout since 2014.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The Defenders pitched a second-half shutout of the Vipers and scored all 18 of their points after the break.
    — Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Hunter struck out five and came within one out of a complete-game shutout. ...
    — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Ohtani recorded his first career shutout in the opening 6-0 win over the Tigers.
    — cleveland, 28 July 2023
  • Wedgewood improved to 3-2 in his career against the Kings and earned his sixth NHL shutout.
    — Dallas News, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Garver led the staff to a pair of shutouts and the pitching staff did not allow more than three runs in any of the last eight games.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Two of his four shutouts this season have been over Detroit.
    — Field Level Media, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2024
  • MacKenzie Butcher had 6 saves to earn the shutout at keeper.
    — Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Seven of their 10 wins so far this season were shutouts.
    — Eduardo Morales Jr., The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Collin Ruschioni scored the game-winner and Charlie Mattocks notched the shutout to lead the Wolves (1-0) in the nonleague matchup.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Colorado rookie Brenton Doyle spoiled the shutout with a home run to lead off the eighth inning.
    — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 25 June 2023
  • The shutout was the first of the season for an Alabama team that had trailed by more than two goals at any point in the season.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The Crusaders set a state record with 23 straight shutouts and only allowed two goals for the season.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2024
  • The Terrapins are coming off a shutout loss at Penn State, 30-0.
    — Tim Bielik, cleveland, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Kendall Curtis hit a solo home run to left with one out in the sixth, one of just three hits on the day for Montana (7-26), to break up the shutout.
    — oregonlive, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Rhett Richardson and Shea Cambron threw in relief to preserve the shutout.
    — Rick Fires, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2023
  • Crawford allowed two hits in seven-plus shutout innings with a walk and four strikeouts.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2024
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shut out

2 of 2 verb
  • Men are already permitted to compete in the lower level competitions for artistic swimming, but previously had been shut out from earning a spot on the Olympic team.
    — Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • The top three spenders in the game — the Mets, Yankees and Padres — all were shut out of the postseason.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • She’s learned how to shut out any distractions and keep her eye on the prize.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the other 2,700 players were shut out of the process.
    — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • The Eagles shut out the Rams in the second half, the fourth game in a row that the Rams have lagged in the final two quarters.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Saturday, the Marlins were shut out for the ninth time.
    — Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 23 June 2024
  • The Eagles shut out the Miss Chiefs in the first quarter while going on a 10-0 run themselves.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This means for opening day 2023, Brian and I have thus far been shut out.
    — Alex Montoyacommunity Voices Contributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The fleece is lightweight enough for fall and spring temps and adds an extra boost of warmth to shut out the winter chill.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Ohio State shut out Georgia in the third quarter while the Buckeyes pulled away with 10 points.
    — Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Black pride was shut out and traded for … hardcore hip-hop.
    — William E. Ketchum Iii, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2023
  • It is shut out, like other things, that come from outdoors: dust, heat and bad news.
    — Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Also totally shut out of the big three awards this year: rap.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The Beavers’ defense shut out the Gators for more than 59 minutes before a cheeky field goal with 37 seconds left in the game.
    — Bill Oram, oregonlive, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Never mind that the Raiders had been shut out at home four days earlier.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The Kings also have lost four of five at home after getting shut out for the first time this season.
    — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Tár and The Banshees of Inisherin, two favorites of the fashion set, were shut out.
    — Chloe Malle, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The Spirit was shut out for the first time since its March 17 season opener at Seattle.
    — Sapna Bansil, Washington Post, 30 June 2024
  • Meanwhile, the Royals were shut out by Orioles starter Cole Irvin.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
  • The Royals were shut out for the third time this season and second time on the road trip, which concludes on Sunday.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2024
  • Arizona is the only team in the majors to avoid getting shut out this season.
    — Michael Wagaman, ajc, 24 June 2023
  • Dallas had a strong showing in the James Beard semifinals as well, but was then shut out in the finals.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
  • Too many patients are shut out of the system due to a lack of dental insurance.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
  • Clark scored a game-high 20 points, despite being shut out with foul trouble in the first quarter.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
  • This isn’t the first time the California quartet has been shut out of March Madness.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Oregon has won two women’s titles, and Cal has been shut out.
    — Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Or will the Bengals shut out their critics and win their franchise record ninth-straight playoff game?
    — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Four-time gold-winner Ryan Murphy likes to listen to music and shut out any noise.
    — NBC News, 25 July 2024
  • Hershiser shut out the Padres for nine innings to tie the record, but the Dodgers failed to score against Andy Hawkins, sending the game to extra innings.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Bobrovsky not only shut out the Oilers to open these Final.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024

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