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Quarters that once housed thousands of veterans were closed in the 1970s as the VA mission shifted toward medical care after World War II.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The play closed in February, putting it at a disadvantage with Tony voters whose theatergoing typically kicks into high gear in the spring.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
In McClain’s case, as the law closed in, the 52-year-old wrote a note for his family: “Almost all my life has been a lie about money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Heathrow Express, which normally runs from Paddington to the airport every 15 minutes, is closed in both directions due to a fault with the signalling system, according to the service's website.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
They looked around one day and found themselves closed in.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
