Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
Verb
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Anthropic has been approached for comment on its refund policy.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026 -
The scramble as the deadline approached was more intense than usual this year because of the state’s new congressional districts, which upended the careers of incumbents and opened opportunities for a slew of other hopefuls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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However, the evaluation is focused specifically on what's known as the six-phase Joint Targeting Cycle and not on the legality of the strikes, the inspector general's office said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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As Red Sox relievers began to get loose in Tropicana Field’s visitors’ bullpen on Tuesday evening, Nick Martinez’s pitch count finally neared 60.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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As the end neared, his family gathered around him and prayed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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