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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordoning (off)
closing in
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The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025 -
With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
10 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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