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as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
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as in convenient
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Recent Examples of close in
David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Located near Golden, the park’s 12,000-acre mountain, meadow and forest is a great choice for a close-in high-country hike.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The close-in magnetic field squeezes on the equator of the Sun, forcing particles to eject out of the poles.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2024
Sidewalks and bike trails should receive the same priority as roads in our cities and close-in suburbs, instead of being afterthoughts.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
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Golden Eagle - Heavy Strike The purpose of the Golden Eagle HS is to provide close-in air support to ground forces in rough country or urban areas.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Located near Golden, the park’s 12,000-acre mountain, meadow and forest is a great choice for a close-in high-country hike.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
The close-in magnetic field squeezes on the equator of the Sun, forcing particles to eject out of the poles.
—Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 16 Apr. 2024
Sidewalks and bike trails should receive the same priority as roads in our cities and close-in suburbs, instead of being afterthoughts.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2024
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter reported that the deal is expected to take 12 to 18 months to close.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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The point is to strip away contaminants (like pesticides or trace metals) as well as other compounds that make the oil prone to going rancid, give it a harsh taste or smell, or darken its color.Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2025
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Silver can also stimulate the production of the pigment melanin, causing darkening.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
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This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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That is convenient, especially considering most folks won’t think twice before bashing the bike around trails.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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Senators walked across the Capitol — which four years ago had filled with roaming rioters, some defecating and menacingly calling out for leaders, others engaging in hand-to-hand combat with police — to the House to begin certifying the vote.Matt Brown, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2025
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Then on Friday at around 11 a.m., police officers reportedly saw Forty-Four engaging in multiple hand-to-hand transactions from his vehicle in a Grove Hall business parking lot.Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Notre Dame is going to have to come up with some answers in the passing game.NBC News, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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This is handy when two tracks need to be kept separate for further editing.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watashi Packable Puffer Jacket Winter coats are one of the trickiest things to pack, which is why this stylish puffer comes in handy.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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And her professors at Juilliard — particularly renowned playwrights Marsha Norman and Christopher Durang — drilled into her the importance of drawing on the personal.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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But Adam added that the court could also draw on older precedents, from the Cold War and Vietnam eras, in which the court rejected the government’s arguments that supposed threats to national security justified limits on speech.David Leonhardt, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The movie will be released as Burns' directorial debut, 1995's The Brothers McMullen, is approaching its 30th anniversary.Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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In Florida, the number of voucher recipients approached half a million this school year, up seventy-four per cent.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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