as in shutting
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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Congress made history at the end of last year by shutting the government down for the longest period in history, at 43 days.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Jan. 2026 -
That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
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By closing the school now, Arlington ISD would be able to keep the conversations close to home and allow parents access to those discussions.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new year could bring changes to the shopping scene as several national chains are closing stores, potentially some in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Clemson will face off against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday before closing out the 2025 season with matchups against Louisville, Furman and South Carolina.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The cuts -- which break down as layoffs for 1,000 people and closing out 800 open roles -- will impact managers at about 3 times the rate of other employees.—
Soo Youn,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Closing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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