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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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When approached for comment in October, the Premier League said this was an example of the challenges that domestic leagues would face as a result of the alterations to the football calendar made by FIFA.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
12 July 2025 -
The Harley-Davidson Homecoming concerts at Veterans Park July 12 are proceeding as planned after the concerts July 11 were called off around 6 p.m. due to approaching storms.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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Driehaus also shared the other projects the county is focusing on, such as the Addiction Response Coalition's work to ensure people are connected to resources and the chance to get treatment after a drug overdose.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Ralph represents the new kind of leadership our city needs — principled, independent, and focused on results.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The betting line has tightened as fight night nears for this heavyweight clash.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Columbia University may be nearing a deal with the Trump administration to reinstate federal funding to the university over civil rights issues, according to reports by multiple news outlets.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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In April, 2,000 delegates converged for a multi-day Global AI Summit for Africa, which could be a turning point for Africa’s AI future.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The deluge resulted from heavy rainfall when storms converged with the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry.—
Laura Doan,
CBS News,
10 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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