as in consuming
to have complete control over
sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf
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Recent Examples of sewing up
Meanwhile, Yuchen, who eventually abandoned his storm dress and pivoted to a tube top and miniskirt, was sewing up through the final minutes.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing up
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Amid public concern, federal health authorities have denied any reports of illnesses linked to consuming fish or seafood because of possible contamination.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest misconception about microdramas, the panelists agreed, is who is consuming them.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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During the search of his home, prosecutors say Glapinski admitted to investigators to viewing, receiving and possessing child pornography.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Richardson, who is in federal custody, was originally charged with a felony count of criminal threats, a felony count of possessing brass knuckles, a count of possessing a dirk or dagger, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of possession of a large-capacity magazine.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors accused Live Nation of monopolizing the ticketing and live events industry by cutting exclusive deals with the country’s largest venues, ensuring that all their future events were ticketed through the company’s platform.—
Hannah Rabinowitz,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Justice’s 2024 lawsuit alleges that Live Nation has illegally dominated the live concert industry by monopolizing ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Videos on the Instagram page for the restaurant show a packed establishment late at night with young people having fun and drinking, with a long line outside.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Azimi said having Pahlavi as the head of Iran would bring democracy back to the country and end the humanitarian crisis there.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Sewing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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