as in shutting
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even just for a few minutes.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Ultimately, the Eagles embarrassed the Chiefs, shutting them out 24-0 in the first half, and captured a 40-22 win.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Mama's Boy Salsa owner Chris Koncki is closing his specialty grocery store, market30, in Cudahy.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a case with no known eye witnesses, the pendant became a direct link between Jones and Nathan, one that prosecutors cited in closing arguments to secure a conviction and, later, a death sentence for Jones.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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So that eventually ruined the whole postseason narrative of a starting pitcher grinding for five innings and a stellar procession of relief pitchers closing out a tight game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The comic noir world premiered at Cannes, see Deadline review, closing out the event with a Midnight Screening.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Closing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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