close/seal the deal
idiom
: to make an agreement official
We were about to close/seal the deal when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract.
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Coop has a warm reunion with Mel and his kids, and his old boss Jack asks him to come back to work, even offering him a fat profit share to seal the deal.
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
But as Coward’s decision clarified behind the scenes, Duke ramped up its efforts with Sarr — and ultimately stole the 6-foot-7 wing away before KU could seal the deal.
—The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
London is expected to pay billions of pounds to close the deal, and Mauritius is heavily reliant on imports from China, which has raised national security concerns on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
And, all too often, brands that assume intent alone will close the deal.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 May 2025
But as Coward’s decision clarified behind the scenes, Duke ramped up its efforts with Sarr — and ultimately stole the 6-foot-7 wing away before KU could seal the deal.
—The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
London is expected to pay billions of pounds to close the deal, and Mauritius is heavily reliant on imports from China, which has raised national security concerns on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
And, all too often, brands that assume intent alone will close the deal.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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