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And the reason the Nasdaq underperformed last month was partly because hedge fund de-grossing — the selling of long positions and closure of short positions — “was particularly sharp,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The crack spread has been blown out by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the biggest beneficiaries include U.S. refiners like Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Philips 66.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The brain must remember the route, recall how to control the vehicle, and respond to unexpected developments such as a road closure or shifting traffic conditions.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
"I just want him brought home. I need closure," said his mother, who has appealed for government help.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
When you break up with your boyfriend, you get closure by drawing a mustache on their yearbook picture.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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The British Beer and Pub Association and UKHospitality have also campaigned against pub closures, with both largely blaming tax rises and other costs.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
This included three scenarios: a full closure, a partial closure over a period of five years and a limited series of phased closures, sources close to the situation told the AP, asking to remain anonymous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Road transport was the biggest current concern for young islanders, who highlighted the cost of fuel, state of the roads, closures and amount of traffic.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The pipeline should start moving fuel in 2029 at a level that almost makes up for two recent refinery closures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
She made the torn edges kiss and held them together with the closures, then put a wide bandage over all of it.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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Theatres are facing lower sales from the cost-of-living crisis only a year after most re-opened following closured prompted by Covid lockdowns.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2022
"I've never met him," he answered, and closured my next question by jumping up and helping Mrs. Wylton out of the taxi.
From The Sixth Sense A Novel by Stephen McKenna
A further list of closured stations Elicits further protestations.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 10, 1917 by Various
The qualifying adjective 'good' is dangerous, and before the time for the bill was half expired, Bozzy has closured it and the amendment.
From James Boswell Famous Scots Series by W. Keith (William Keith) Leask
After another fight, the Government closured through an Appropriation Bill covering Supply for ten weeks, and the House was dissolved on 31st August, the election being fixed for 2nd October.
From Our First Half-Century: A Review of Queensland Progress Based Upon Official Information by Queensland
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