close on
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British
: almost or nearly : close to
We walked for close on five miles.
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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Hali Smith
june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
An additional 22 illnesses in four new states were reported to the agencies since the case closed on March 17, prompting a fresh warning.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Comments closed on Friday May 28.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The major averages notched new record closes on Tuesday.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 June 2026
After 45 years in the Cultural District, J&J Oyster Bar closed on May 30 due to the 612 University Drive building being sold.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Jimpa opens Kashish on Wednesday; the festival closes on Sunday (June 7) with Maspalomas, directed by Aitor Arregi and Jose Mari Goenaga.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Getty Images The cold streak for MLB best home run bets came to a close on Friday.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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The pool will be closed on Juneteenth and the Fourth of July.
—Hali Smith
june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
An additional 22 illnesses in four new states were reported to the agencies since the case closed on March 17, prompting a fresh warning.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Comments closed on Friday May 28.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The major averages notched new record closes on Tuesday.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 June 2026
After 45 years in the Cultural District, J&J Oyster Bar closed on May 30 due to the 612 University Drive building being sold.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Jimpa opens Kashish on Wednesday; the festival closes on Sunday (June 7) with Maspalomas, directed by Aitor Arregi and Jose Mari Goenaga.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Getty Images The cold streak for MLB best home run bets came to a close on Friday.
—Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Close on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20on. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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