Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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Malhotra also turned to Jones’ contemporary style and approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025 -
Texas' project struck a similar tone when approached by Newsweek, thanking the first Trump administration for its original approval.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Federal funding cuts to community groups that support apprenticeship programs for women, including those focused on anti-harassment training and transportation assistance, have created uncertainty for organizations like Chicago Women in Trades.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Her academic load is significant, and at various times, my wife and I have discussed with her the idea of scaling back her work to focus on school.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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In October, as Election Day neared, Musk and his committee began offering lottery-like awards of $1 million per day to registered voters in swing states who had signed.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Those odds have shifted significantly as fight night nears.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Domínguez, playing left field, and Bellinger converged on it.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The main problems through the seven stages of executive onboarding can be solved by thinking marketing, selling, buying, getting a head start, converging, evolving, and adjusting – in that order.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
19 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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