has been closing
- present perfect progressive of close (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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GameStop has been closing a significant number of stores.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Due to the curfew and the slowing of business, Lucky Bird has been closing around 5 p.m., two hours earlier than unusal on weekdays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2025
The satellite has been closing in on the H-IIA body ever since.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024
Since it filed for bankruptcy in October, the company has been closing unprofitable stores while trying to find a buyer for those it hopes to keep open.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
The AFP has been closing that gap with considerable alacrity.
From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette
