close with
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told state television that a deal was close with Oman, which sits on the other side of the strait, over a new route through it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Zhou revealed little about himself to Simpson and in court filings, except that he is Christian and close with his parents, whom he said were excited to become grandparents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I’m just trying to be here with the team, you know what I’m saying? Be close with the guys.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Netflix’s stock had fallen 21% on the year through Thursday’s close, with Wall Street worried about potentially weaker viewership trends and competition from rival platforms like YouTube and short-form video operators.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
They would be cutting it close with Shabbat.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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