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[klohs-uhp] / ˈkloʊsˌʌp /












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“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

"Seeing Jadon close up, technically, he's got an awful lot of ability," said current United interim head coach Michael Carrick when he was asked about Sancho in March.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

“When you are at a record high, you only need to close up a fraction,” said Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers.

From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026

That was the first wild chimpanzee infant that I ever saw close up, nearly four years after I had begun my research.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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