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














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It's hard to leave out Miroslav Klose, for example, although for what it's worth the top goalscorer in World Cup history would come in a close 11th.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Rocket Lab’s short interest is about 6%, close to the average.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In close proximity to the sandstone peaks of Zion National Park, St. George has a bustling downtown for travelers to return to after a day of hiking.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, allows Eaton to focus on its electrical and aerospace businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I keep close, grateful Father is a big, strong, unsmiling man.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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