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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
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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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Highs climb into the upper 90s, with a few western locations nearing 100°.
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Expect another warm morning with temps nearing the 90s by lunchtime and into the upper 90s soon after.
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At the same meeting, the school board will take up a vote to rewrite the state’s social studies curriculum, focusing more on Texas and US history and deemphasizing some teachings about global history and cultures.
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Decoupling professional identity from a single employer, focusing instead on personal contributions and impact, strengthens career clarity.
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And patients come in with the medical emergencies, but then there’s insurance, poverty, housing, immigration, all of these larger forces converging in one room.
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Notably, pay growth for the two roles is increasingly converging.
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“Closing in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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