Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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Several vehicles recklessly drove donuts in the middle of the road as a large crowd of spectators approached the intersection, police added.—
Ronn Blitzer , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025 -
Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach and to call 911 immediately.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Beauty, a cosmetics firm in California, said more companies need to focus on making young women feel seen and heard.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Trump said on social media that his call with Putin was focused on that conflict.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The number of measles cases in the U.S. so far this year has quadrupled compared to 2024 and is nearing a 30-year high.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Over time, the Fed targets 2% inflation, so America is, at long last, nearing that long-term target after a yearslong bout with historic price hikes.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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In my view, true climate leadership demands the vision to turn decarbonization into a catalyst for prosperity, where innovation, science and integrity converge to build industries that heal rather than harm.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
11 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 21 Jun. 2025.
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