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[klohs-uhp] / ˈkloʊsˌʌp /












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At the Met Office headquarters, the screens in one corner of the control centre are focussed on close up imagery of the Sun.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

“It’s an American tragedy” when small businesses close up shop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Global stocks aren’t nearly as buoyant, however, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 edging higher to close up 0.15% to start the week.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

Earlier, the stock had been volatile, briefly falling below its debut price on the Nasdaq before recovering to close up 1%.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Instead, Anya would stay behind to close up the house for the winter, and then she would go back to Rook Hill and stay with her daughter.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


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