as in shuts
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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His dad shuts him down with stories of his grandparents escaping Buchenwald (a classic Jewish child experience), where prisoner skins were turned into lampshades.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025 -
In response, the man quickly gets into the backseat of a nearby car and shuts the door.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Now, more than three decades later, her participation in Bel-Air closes a powerful chapter in television history, uniting the show’s legacy with its bold reimagining.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mission Viejo closes the regular season Thursday against Los Alamitos (8-1, 1-1) at Artesia High in Lakewood.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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His chances at landing the full-time job will likely hinge on how 2-3 Arkansas closes out the season.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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