as in closes (down)
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The contemporary dance troupe closes out a 20-year run with its final three hometown shows, including works by choreographers Fernando Magadan, Cayetano Soto, Joan Rodriguez, Richard Siegal and Trey McIntyre.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026 -
The evening closes out with a spirited and twerk-forward performance from Zara Larsson.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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There isn’t a friction point at the moment, but if the money spigot turns off, then things can change.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Luke turns off his targeting computer and blows up the Death Star.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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“Phases out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phases%20out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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