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[klohs-in] / ˈkloʊsˌɪn /










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So close, in fact, that the singers ultimately chose to pair up for a terrifying, 233-metre tandem bungee jump from China's Macau tower.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In agreeing to buy the Scottsdale, Ariz. home builder, Berkshire Hathaway said it would pay a 24% premium to Friday’s close in the first deal under new CEO Greg Abel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The sale is set to close in the first half of 2027, subject to approval from regulators and Butterfield’s shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mark Walter’s acquisition of majority ownership of the Lakers, in a deal that puts the franchise valuation at $10 billion, is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He looks hollowed out, like the first time I saw him up close, in the police station—as though someone has scraped away his insides, leaving a shell.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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