as in shuts
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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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 -
The Marswalker then shuts its front flap to secure the robot vacuum inside, turns, and drives up or down a nearby staircase, before opening the flap again so the S2 can go about cleaning on a different floor.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the gap closes for the return trip, with other carriers providing flight options with durations ranging from a little more than 28 hours to 33 hours.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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But trust is what closes deals.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
17 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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