closed in (on)

past tense of close in (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
Verb
  • As Combs' sentencing approached, attorneys for the rapper recommended that Subramanian hand down 14 months of prison time.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Initially, Volvo approached German coachbuilder Karmann to build bodies for the sporty new 2+2 coupe, but Volkswagen strongarmed Karmann—prolific supplier of cars like the Karmann Ghia Type 14—threatening to cancel contracts if Karmann got involved with the attractive Swedish upstart.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a two-game lead over the Phillies in the National League Division Series, and as Turner neared the dugout steps, the anger returned.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The town dates back to the 1860s, when Union Pacific's nearby coal deposits lured thousands of immigrant laborers to the mines and railyards as the company neared the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
    Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But that work focused on slower microwave clocks.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The conversation isn’t focused on business performance but instead investigates behaviors and culture.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Closed in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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