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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed in (on)
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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
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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
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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 12 Jul. 2025.
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