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Regulators voted to hold off plans until 2030 after two major oil refineries threatened to close up shop in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
For example, a single close up image of a flower may not be enough to identify a species if many related plants have similar looking blooms.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
The stock climbed as much as 108.8% above its IPO price, to an intraday high of $386.34, before paring gains to close up 68.2% at $311.07.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
"Whenever there was a vehicle ahead, the driver would close up to a follow distance of less than five metres which was wholly inappropriate for the conditions and speed," McAlphine said.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Like the last person in the household to retire for the night, it would be Jefferson’s responsibility to close up the fireplace and “rake the ashes over the coals.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
