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close up

[klohs-uhp] / ˈkloʊsˌʌp /












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For example, a single close up image of a flower may not be enough to identify a species if many related plants have similar looking blooms.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The stock climbed as much as 108.8% above its IPO price, to an intraday high of $386.34, before paring gains to close up 68.2% at $311.07.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Shares traded as high as $386.34 during the session, but retreated slightly from those highs to close up 67% at $311.07.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Whenever there was a vehicle ahead, the driver would close up to a follow distance of less than five metres which was wholly inappropriate for the conditions and speed," McAlphine said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He might have had trouble seeing items close up.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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