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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in (on)
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During March 6’s NBA exhibition match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, James approached Smith on the sidelines and confronted him about his comments about Bronny.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Having addressed many of their biggest needs in free agency, how should the Vikings approach the draft?—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some people plan just a few months ahead, focusing on immediate expenses, while others think decades into the future, prioritizing long-term investments, retirement planning, and strategic capital investing.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In 1972, McKay was focused on finite groups—groups that have a finite number of elements.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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Last summer, as Varsity Brands neared the final stages of its $4.75 billion acquisition by KKR, the cheerleading parent company touted the hiring of its first-ever chief security officer, Lisa Olivieri, a former U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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What's already been an outstanding Championship Week in college basketball nears its conclusion on Saturday night, with the Big 12, Big East and ACC all set to crown champions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, by Stephen Graham Jones Genocidal violence and supernatural vengeance converge in this historical novel by one of the most prolific horror craftsmen working today.—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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In boardrooms across industries, discussions around EBITDA and profitability are increasingly converging around a central topic: workforce analytics.—
Heidi Farris,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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