closing time

noun

: the time when businesses (such as banks and bars) close for the day

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Prosecutors Ng and Deputy DA Megan Eixenberger dismissed the claims, arguing Payton, Martin and the others involved in the shooting shared gang histories and bad blood that spilled over onto K and 10th streets at closing time. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 Most places may run out of product before closing time. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 And by closing time at the bar, a price had been agreed. Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026 The average closing time is 38, according to ICE Mortgage Monitor. Kelsey Neubauer,ana Staples, CNBC, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for closing time

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“Closing time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closing%20time. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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