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Example Sentences
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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
The A9 is closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
We wrapped blankets around our shoulders, pinching them closed in our fists, and wore extra pairs of socks.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
