closure
noun
the act of closing; the state of being closed.
closures
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pluralof closure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The war in Iran posed significant challenges to its operations due to airspace restrictions and closures across the region, while government advisories reshaped consumer choices and travel flows, the airline said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
A trash truck traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the San Fernando Valley caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting multiple lane closures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Three-fourths of the 3,460 job cuts and four of the five site closures will be in Germany, the company said in a statement, pointing to "above-average" costs for workers in Europe's top economy.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
His surname became synonymous with big-money deals, success and opulence despite a string of bankruptcies, casino closures and failed direct-to-consumer businesses.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
She stanched the bleeding with wadded paper towels, then pulled out alcohol wipes and a pack of butterfly closures.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
