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Example Sentences
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Det Insp Coles said thanks to the work of his colleagues running down leads over the weekend, the net had begun to close in on Rehman by Monday morning.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
The Old Firm duo can now close in on the leaders later on Saturday.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
When they close in on a target, the bats unleash rapid bursts of short calls, signaling the final stage of attack.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
He seizes our attention in every scene, naturalistically conveying Robbie’s touching decency as the walls close in on him.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025
Red and his friends began to close in on Ben.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
