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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
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But just a week before the trial was to begin, Rose's defense attorney approached Nichols about a plea deal.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026 -
Jury approached the Hoages with an offer on their 26-acre home, vineyard and winery property, closing the deal in July 2024.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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She was focused more on the fun.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a deep draft year, the Bulls will have a crucial additional option to add to a rebuild focused on developing young talent.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as the crew neared the Moon, Hansen radioed down the crew’s request to name a crater for Carroll.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez ultimately nominated Henyard to fill the supervisor position in 2022, after five failed votes by trustees to find a replacement as a midnight deadline neared to avoid a town hall meeting.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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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 15 Apr. 2026.
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