Example Sentences

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More than 100 state-funded schools in England have closed over the past five years, which many analysts suggest is largely driven by declining birth rates.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The peak can be tackled from both Nepal and the northern face in Tibet, but Chinese authorities have closed the latter route this year.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Swatch have closed their stores in cities across the UK after hundreds of people queued outside branches eager to buy a new limited watch.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Dozens of family businesses that serve Hollywood have closed down in recent years, squeezed by a historic falloff in local production activity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

After we’ve locked the lobby doors and have closed the register, I head to the kitchen to gather up some trash.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy