Example Sentences
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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Judge Nina Wang said that despite the case only focusing on a single fraud charge, the circumstances and scale of Hallford's crime, as well as the emotional impact on the families, warranted the maximum sentence.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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The program is focused on developing its next generation of stars, as several key veterans begin to age out of international play.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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As the 2024-25 trade deadline neared, Nets general manager Sean Marks reportedly sought two first-round picks or equivalent value for Johnson, but no deal materialized.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Trail Blazers buying out Deandre Ayton On the eve of free agency, as midnight neared, news broke from ESPN’s Shams Charania that Portland is finalizing a contract buyout with Deandre Ayton.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
30 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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