closing
Americannoun
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the end or conclusion, as of a speech.
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something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse.
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the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.
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an act or instance of failing or going bankrupt.
an increase in bank closings.
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Origin of closing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at close, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing closing
Lessons 2–3
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Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 8-10
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Luxfer shareholders will receive $17.37 per share, representing a 31% premium to the closing share price of $13.29 on April 28.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Luxfer said the deal represents a 31% premium to its closing share price of $13.29 on April 28, the last trading day before its first-quarter earnings release, when the company announced a strategic review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
In a frantic and incredibly tense closing 10 minutes, brothers David and Paudie Clifford combined for three points to bring Kerry back to within two.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Even with the slight dip on Friday, the yield ended the week at 4.68%, the highest weekly closing yield since January 2025.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
Friday just before the noon closing when the shop was crowded, a policeman pushed open the street door, hesitated, then continued back into the rear room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Comparable sales, which account for store openings and closings, rose 2%, in line with analyst views and reflecting growth in both traffic and average transaction amount.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Subscription revenue growth faced a 75 basis point headwind from the delayed closings of several Middle East deals, which were disrupted by the war in Iran, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
“I brought a cupcake — vegan vanilla. Bet it tastes pretty rancid,” Lanier said during closings, brandishing the baked good during an extended metaphor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
The company’s 16,863 deliveries, a measure of home closings, missed both guidance and consensus expectations, which called for 17,698.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
The lady talks to us about her concerns about the high unemployment rate, the recent school closings, the island’s debt.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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