as in shuts
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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Plugging the metal end of the hose into the inlet engages the vacuum’s motor, turning the machine on; when the hose is unplugged, the system shuts itself off.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026 -
Louisa completely shuts her down, which is one of several reasons Louisa would not be fun to hang out with.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the works in Chihuly at Meijer Gardens will be temporary and removed after the exhibition closes, three important Chihuly pieces remain part of the park’s permanent collection.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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The real caveat here is that the 0% APR window eventually closes.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Saturday will feature Keith Urban and Shaboozey, and Sunday closes out with country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rojeck closes out Wealth -Strategies to Grow and Protect What Matters with a chapter titled Tying it All Together.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Closes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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