closure

Example Sentences

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Glenn Melnick, a health economist at USC, says because a federal decision led to the hospital’s closure, it would make sense for the federal government to provide funds for the hospital’s reopening.

From Los Angeles Times

But some think the remaining uncertainty of further closures on this arterial rail line shows the South West is being sidelined.

From BBC

Earlier in the year it announced the closure of 10 bars across the UK, including its flagship pub in Aberdeen.

From BBC

The brief closure will allow crews to clean up the sandy coastline.

From Barron's

U.S. officials described the closure as a matter of national security and said it would last 10 days.

From Los Angeles Times