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














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The vote, open to citizens 18 and older, is expected to be close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The Knicks will take a 3-1 series lead to San Antonio on Saturday night, when they will have a chance close out the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Meningitis B bacteria spread through close contact - for example through kissing, sharing vapes and drinks or living in close quarters with a person with the bug.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Another concern for investors has been that near-packaged optics, which involve putting an optical component close to a processor, could hinder CPO adoption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

As for Tante Jans, her own particular specter moved very close.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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