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[klohz, klohs, klohz, klohz, klohs] / kloʊz, kloʊs, kloʊz, kloʊz, kloʊs /














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We may not have been dancing, but it was close.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Talks toward a diplomatic end to the war haven’t made progress despite weeks of comments by Trump that a deal is close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Drones are also banned - especially as the festival is so close to the East Midlands Airport airspace.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The company plans to raise close to $75 billion, giving it a market value of some $1.8 trillion when trading starts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

To close the service we had chosen Mama’s favorite hymn, “Fairest Lord Jesus.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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