closing
noun
the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
closings
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pluralof closing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This group’s central experience of the government’s pledge to promote safety and security was instead through its Covid-19 pandemic response: quarantines, social distance and school closings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
A combined Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes would be the fourth-largest home builder in the U.S. based on the number of closings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Priorities for Brown: halting further job losses and plant closings at the companies and preserving benefits, particularly fully paid health insurance coverage for union workers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The union is expected to push to pause additional plant closings, starting with U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The lady talks to us about her concerns about the high unemployment rate, the recent school closings, the island’s debt.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
