Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing in (on)
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The number of states where college games were being adjusted showed the large path of the approaching storm.—
John Raby,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026 -
As of January, some school districts are already approaching their six-day limit.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other senior vice presidents are also nearing the ages when Apple executives have traditionally retired.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many founders delay planning, with fewer than 30 percent reporting a formal succession plan, despite a high proportion nearing retirement age.—
Wendy Stewart,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Under Stern's leadership, Peloton has shifted its strategy from heavily discounting hardware to focusing more on recurring subscription revenues, margin enhancement, and partnerships with third-party retailers like Costco and Lululemon.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Todorovich is focusing on enterprise-wide business models but is not placing buys or negotiating return to vendors involving returning defective, damaged or unsold merchandise back to the supplier or manufacturer.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Moore’s Law illustrates the exponential growth of computing power over decades—a compounding curve that explains why so many breakthroughs are converging at once.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the absence of meaningful insight, many are converging on an explanation that emphasizes their own role.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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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 Jan. 2026.
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