closing time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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After closing time, Carl stayed late into the night, cleaning the bathrooms and mopping the floors.
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The Standard Union, Williamsburg’s favorite newspaper, was delivered as usual one afternoon to Francie’s desk at closing time.
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At closing time, he cleaned the place up before coming in the next day to do it all again.
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She got out fifteen minutes before closing time.
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When they finally left, it was closing time, and they had to borrow a paper bag from the teller at the front desk to transport all the photos.
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