as in shuts
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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Israel has controlled the bridge since that war and shuts it on religious holidays, or because of security concerns.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025 -
The municipality of Benicia faces a $10 million budget hit if Valero shuts the refinery as planned, said Mayor Steve Young.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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And if even the sight of files is a turn off for you, this one closes completely to resemble a scholarly looking set of books.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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This was the scene at Burberry’s show in London on Monday — a headline event that always closes the city’s fashion week.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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San Diego State, eager to build on the momentum from its victory over Cal, closes out its nonconference schedule against a Northern Illinois program with a reputation for being relentless.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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As HaRUNbee closes out its 10th year, Thompson is one of many organizers fighting to ensure the city's infant mortality rate continues to decline.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Closes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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