closed in (on)

past tense of close in (on)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
Verb
  • But the measure never got a committee vote, which Reader attributes to lawmakers having to prioritize other legislation as the end of session neared.
    Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As Langley neared the Brookshire Freeway, a couple children riding their bikes laughed and smiled with excitement.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Modern breeders have focused not just on leaf color, but on traits including leaf size and shape.
    Margaret Roach, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Between 2008 and 2021, the use of sinkers was down over 40 percent as teams focused on high-spin riding fastballs and pitching for whiffs at the top of the zone.
    Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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 2 May. 2025.

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