closed shop

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Noun
  • But its main goal is to bring viewers into the CNN fold who are interested in the latest news on trending topics, and not necessarily on time slots or talent.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Determined to stitch together an integrated HBO Stephen King–verse, Welcome to Derry folds in a young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), the Overlook’s telepathic cook from The Shining, and even name-checks Shawshank Prison as part of its expanding mythology.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Status reported last week that Weiss had approached Fox News anchor Bret Baier about a potential role hosting the network’s flagship evening news program.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Hamdi has appeared as an analyst and commentator on British TV networks.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • But last week, the company was declared a transnational criminal organization by United States authorities, and Chen was charged in absentia in New York with money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy, along with several associates.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The organization provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of falling or disabled military service members and first responders.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For young tight ends especially, the biggest learning curve out of college is understanding how to block in the NFL.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Authorities found a body Thursday in a field west of Middlebury in Cornwall near The Knoll, the college’s organic farm, state police said.
    Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The founders leveraged their Instagram followings and those of their clique of friends, which translated into high visibility, buzz and attention from buyers.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
  • One of the Club's favorite AI plays, Broadcom is already in the trillion-dollar market cap clique and it's got custom chip orders from everyone.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Anrabess Waffle-Knit Lounge Set Anrabess’ loungewear set has a more preppy look with its collared long-sleeve top and matching relaxed pants.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • After walking through the results of the study and describing the peril that cancer poses, Mokdad suggested to the officials that Lebanon could improve its health screening, ban smoking in public spaces and launch a set of aggressive anti-tobacco ads.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The reality series started in 2007, propelling the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan to impressive levels of fame and giving them the opportunity to build a business empire.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Fruits Basket tells of Tohru Honda, who's living in a tent after a family tragedy when she's discovered by the mysterious Soma clan.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rusev returned to the ring and attacked two members of the stable before Penta kicked El Grande Americano.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ever since the brand has expanded the assortment with chunky cuffs, bangles, sculptural earcuffs, chokers and rings, as well as bags.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Closed shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20shop. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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