cordoning (off)

present participle of cordon (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordoning (off)
closing in
Verb
  • The stock market is bad at understanding the value of renewable energy, the CEO of one of the largest US power companies told Semafor, which could explain why his company is reportedly closing in on a takeover by private equity.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Cordoning (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordoning%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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