Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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Surveillance video appears to show a man in a white shirt — later identified by cops as Mora Nunez — get off the moped and approach them from behind, gun in hand.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025 -
Newsweek approached the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice for comment.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past six months, the department focused on incorporating the community's feedback from October while staying within the budget.—
Pili Saravia,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The new roadmap focuses on deregulation and industry growth to better compete against China.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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The closer ended up throwing two innings to finish off the game, despite the Twins carrying a five-run lead into the ninth inning, perhaps a sign of how important Tuesday’s game was with the trade deadline nearing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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Congress could still act to reduce a 28% spike in premiums on Colorado’s individual health-insurance marketplace next year, but time is running short as open enrollment nears.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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Visitors should also pay attention to what look like lines of dashes converging at the hall's center.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Wall Street closed the week higher, with tech-heavy indices notching fresh records as upbeat corporate earnings, resilient macro data and breakthrough trade deals converged to boost risk appetite.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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“Close in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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