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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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Macfarlane approaches the question by contrasting rivers’ legal rights with those enjoyed by corporations—often quite close to those afforded to persons—which dam, drill, and divert rivers in damaging ways.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025 -
While going through the lineups in media dining prior to the game, Elston approached with words of wisdom.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There was also a steady drumbeat of business closures, from decades-old mainstays such as Marlborough Gallery, Washburn Gallery, and Mitchell-Innes & Nash to David Lewis Gallery, which shuttered after an impactful 11 years, and several smaller operations focused on emerging artists.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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The presentations will focus on each agency’s roles and responsibilities and their expectations of the community.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Around the league The Tampa Bay Rays are nearing a deal to sell to a group led by Florida homebuilder Patrick Zalupski.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Adding that programming to its in-house offerings marks a further evolution for the streamer, which is moving to broaden its audience appeal as its penetration in France nears saturation levels, and matches, or tops, that of free-to-air national broadcasters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Long balls through the middle allow their midfield trio to converge, win possession and reset the attack.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Florida Panthers players, thousands of jubilant fans and the coveted Stanley Cup converged several times along State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale as the team celebrated its second consecutive Stanley Cup with yet another parade and beach extravaganza.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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