Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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As the wide-ranging conversation was approaching its end, Wood seized the opportunity to offer a long-overdue apology to Handler.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2025 -
When he was pulled over, Wali slammed on the brakes, something the officer who initially approached Wali’s vehicle noted.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Recent research has focused on how climate change is increasing the impact of the earthquake on coastal areas that will suddenly sink.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Don’t be tempted to grab every card you’re offered, and focus on cards that complement one another.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That tune is nearing 200 weeks on both of those tallies.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But as the trade deadline nears, the Red Sox's likely interest in Lowe could progress into an actual trade to bring him in for first base.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Her new subjects converge on the winter wonderland boasting all manner of dysfunction.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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The main problems through the seven stages of executive onboarding can be solved by thinking marketing, selling, buying, getting a head start, converging, evolving, and adjusting – in that order.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Close in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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