as in shutting
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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An iconic New York City tourist destination will soon be shutting its doors for good.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 June 2026 -
The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Musa scored the highlight goal in the closing minutes of the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Prize will be disbursed within a reasonable time after sweepstakes closing and prize winner acceptance, subject to coordination with the applicable prize providers and prize element providers.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The rapper, 31, took the runway during the 2026 Paraiso Miami Swim Week, closing out the show for her swimwear label, Hot Girl Summer.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Both seniors are extremely busy, closing out their high school careers.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Closing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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