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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Clashes around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea had caused a spike in oil prices last week, with West Texas intermediate futures closing above $92 a barrel on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
She said Kelly described helping the students at Belfast Met as a "closing the circle moment".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The boards of both companies have approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter subject to customary closing conditions, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, which mortgage rates are based on, surged last week above chart resistance marked by the May 19 closing high of 4.66%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
May nodded in agreement, and the wolf settled back into the soft bed, closing his eyes.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Americans growing up in the 21st century might be puzzled by his words, because the idea of widespread Sunday business closings has, with notable exceptions, been disappearing for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Same-store sales, which adjust for store openings and closings, ticked up 1%, compared with the 0.2% decline analysts were expecting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
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
“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 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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