close
verb (used with object)
to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
was closing
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past progressiveof close.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, Ethiopia announced that it was closing its embassy in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, accusing them of activities that threatened national security.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
On Reddit, people wrote about receiving one or multiple false collections notices, including, in one case, as the cardholder was closing on a new house.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
I remember when I was like 11, this club was closing at 2:30.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Sky report said the consortium was "closing in on a deal to buy a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool", with FSG preparing to make an announcement "as soon as this week".
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
As Alex rounded second base, Rex passed the center fielder and was closing fast.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
