- present participle of close.
closing
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It cautioned that the "window for sufficient refill is closing".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The inquiry also heard from Tim Moloney KC, who provided closing remarks on behalf of bereaved families.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Increasing the pressure on U.S. banks and even many foreign ones could come with downsides, sanctions experts say, including closing a key avenue of insight into Tehran’s financial dealings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
That night some of them stormed a major highway, closing lanes of traffic to demand a response from state authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Putting it back in place, I left the room, softly closing the door behind me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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A combined Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes would be the fourth-largest home builder in the U.S. based on the number of closings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
The union is expected to push to pause additional plant closings, starting with U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
First-quarter comparable sales, which adjust for store openings and closings, rose 35%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
She would come walking down an aisle of rose petals, wearing a white rayon suit with frog closings that Mabelee was sewing for her.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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Lessons 2–3
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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