as in shuts
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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Unfortunately, the feud between Fanoli and Cher immediately shuts that down.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026 -
The system automatically manages battery charging and shuts itself down during extreme weather conditions, such as storms.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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When the weather warms up, the wood expands, and the crack often closes.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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First, a preliminary vote is held for all of the categories in December, and a shortlist of several is announced after that voting window closes.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon closes out the regular season on Tuesday at Chaminade.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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With 14 races scheduled starting on Friday, Oct 31, the event closes out the year in horse racing in North America.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Closes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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