- present perfect progressive of close (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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In these tough times, some discount chains have been thriving, but California’s Grocery Outlet has been closing stores as it tries to remedy a hangover of overexpansion.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
GameStop has been closing a significant number of stores.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
The satellite has been closing in on the H-IIA body ever since.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2024
Rite Aid, having filed for bankruptcy in October, has been closing stores at a rapid clip.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023
You will understand then the net that has been closing around your country.
From The Great Prince Shan by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
