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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When prices dropped by more than 50%, disaster struck with fabrication plant closings and company failures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 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
Same-store sales, which account for restaurant openings and closings, rose 9%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Covid lockdowns and school closings accelerated the flight, with enrollment dropping by a quarter since 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
She would come walking down an aisle of rose petals, wearing a white rayon suit with frog closings that Mabelee was sewing for her.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
