closing

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While the Olympic flag passed from Italy to France at Sunday’s closing ceremony, handing off the Winter Games from Milan-Cortina to the French Alps, the flame will burn next in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Fittingly, his sixth gold - in the men's 50km cross-country skiing - was presented at the closing ceremony as the final medal awarded at the Games.

From BBC

To sum up this latest Premier League weekend, Manchester City threw down the gauntlet by closing the gap to two points with a tension-filled win against Newcastle United.

From BBC

The Reds had been toothless in attack against a side battling relegation until the closing stages.

From Barron's

New York City declared a state of emergency, closing streets to most vehicles, while schools in NYC and Boston are closed Monday.

From Barron's