Example Sentences

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More than a decade into Xi Jinping’s rule, China’s military has grown more formidable, its factories dominate global manufacturing and its technology pioneers are closing the gap with Silicon Valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

With investors fleeing over the “SaaSpocalypse,” many of the managers are closing off redemption requests from their funds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Tottenham are closing in on the appointment of Roberto de Zerbi as head coach.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This problem isn’t isolated to Rolla – child care providers are closing in other rural areas.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Still, they are closing in, just like a pack of wild dogs, and so I do what I have done my whole life in such circumstances.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins