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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
“It’s going to kill the industry, and a lot of people are going to be hurt so bad that they have to close up shop.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
‘It might send down another snowfall-or -or close up the hole with you inside...’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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