was closing
- past progressive of close.
Example Sentences
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Mia Meyers, 19, was closing up shop at Sancho’s Tacos, which is located near Pavilions, around 5 p.m. when she witnessed swarms of people pounding on the business’ windows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Antonelli was closing at such a pace that a win seemed inevitable, but then he radioed that something was wrong with his car and he couldn't steer.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
But earlier in June, a beach and concert venue hugely popular with expats, Barasti Dubai, announced that it was closing for renovations until next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Ford stock was actually down on Monday, closing at $13.03, but was closing in on a four-day winning streak on Friday.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Just as Nancy was closing the notebook, Bess asked, "Isn't that Amanda Johnson over there?"
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
