close on

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idiom

British
: almost or nearly : close to
We walked for close on five miles.

close on

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phrasal verb

closed on; closing on; closes on
US
: to formally and legally agree to and complete (an important financial arrangement, such as the purchase of a house)
We're going to close on our house next Friday.
They closed on the deal.

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Analyst Lisa Gill’s $101 price target is approximately 26% above where shares of CVS closed on Monday. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025 It is closed on New Year’s Day. Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025 The stock market is also scheduled to remain open on New Year's Eve and close on New Year's Day. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 Which stores are closed on New Year's? Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2025 Milwaukee Public Libraries will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, according to the library system's website. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025 The pair grew close on the set of The Traitors, and Efron told PEOPLE that the two kept getting approached to do a project together. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 What time does Costco close on New Year’s Eve? Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025 Capital One Cafes will also be closed on New Year's Day, the company said. Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 29 Dec. 2025

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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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