as in closing
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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The allegations levied by Mamás de DPS first appeared in a lawsuit the group filed in 2024 seeking to prevent DPS from closing schools due to falling K-12 enrollment.—
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The woman had recently told a bankruptcy court that she is still owed a $630,000 commission for closing a $6 million AI software deal with the LAUSD.—
Helen Jeong,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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López, who turns 30 next month, threw two-plus innings before shutting things down.—
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17 Feb. 2026
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In a video posted on Brown’s Instagram account, the NBA star could be seen arguing with a BHPD officer who was shutting the party down.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Steeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeking. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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