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as in coming up
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in darkening
to grow dark
with evening closing in we knew we had to find shelter fairly soon
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Recent Examples of closing in
The long-time Sacramento restaurant, Pasty Shack, has reopened under new management after closing in April, almost ending its 74-year-long run.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
But if the situation doesn’t resolve itself by year-end, prices would need to rise much, much further – closing in on $200 a barrel, said Alan Gelder, head of refining, chemicals and oil markets at Wood Mackenzie.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Meester plays all of this with a convincing lack of self-awareness and hilarious desire to keep the walls from closing in around her.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.
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Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Their decision to lift some restrictions this week came as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce.
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Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
While a forward who is rapidly closing in on 1,000 career goals is no doubt used to a big score—Ronaldo now matches Michael Jordan with his six stints atop the athlete earnings ranking and is surpassed only by Tiger Woods, who has led the list 11 times—his latest haul is historic.
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Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
News round-up Inter Miami are closing in on another marquee signing.
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Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
But if the situation doesn’t resolve itself by year-end, prices would need to rise much, much further – closing in on $200 a barrel, said Alan Gelder, head of refining, chemicals and oil markets at Wood Mackenzie.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Meester plays all of this with a convincing lack of self-awareness and hilarious desire to keep the walls from closing in around her.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.
—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Their decision to lift some restrictions this week came as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce.
—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
While a forward who is rapidly closing in on 1,000 career goals is no doubt used to a big score—Ronaldo now matches Michael Jordan with his six stints atop the athlete earnings ranking and is surpassed only by Tiger Woods, who has led the list 11 times—his latest haul is historic.
—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
News round-up Inter Miami are closing in on another marquee signing.
—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in
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Kim kept Mexico from adding to the lead by coming up with a tough save off a close-range shot by Raúl Jiménez in the 75th.
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Photograph by Aidan Monaghan/HBO HBO Max is no doubt doing this promotion due to a number of key shows coming up this year, which include the aforementioned House of the Dragon season 3, said to be its best yet.
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Today, the skies seem to be darkening once again.
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One brush fire from the summer storm then split into two, and the raging flames sent plumes of black smoke upward, darkening the skies for miles and fouling the air.
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While the Dallas Stars already thrive in Texas, the NHL believes the state can support additional teams, drawing on the success of AHL clubs in Austin and Houston's existing infrastructure.
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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.
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But sometimes even blacking out after long night shoots?
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But sometimes even blacking out after long night shoots?
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Conwell, who turned 22 on June 15 and watched the draft from his hometown of Indianapolis, began his college career South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
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The stock has plummeted since, closing at $153 on Thursday after topping $225 last week, and Musk has lost his trillionaire status.
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In order to keep the momentum coming, Team USA will need to remain aggressive in its attack.
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Formalwear embraces a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.
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Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
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Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.
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Across the river, Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn brings a stylish, approachable scene for bellying up and indulging in sexy French cuisine.
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“Closing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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