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Norris had been pressuring Piastri for some laps before the Australian also began to close in on Leclerc, and Antonelli, struggling with oversteer in the early laps, picked up the pace.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Werro achieved that three times this summer to close in on Jarmila Kratochvilova's 1983 record of 1:53.28.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
And unfortunately for the Gunners, missed opportunities and a lack of a ruthless finisher were the story as Manchester City beat them 2-1 to close in on the Premier League leaders.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Wilfred Nancy's future as Celtic manager was plunged into fresh doubt by a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell on Tuesday that allowed Rangers to close in on their Glasgow rivals by beating St. Mirren 2-1.
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
So I push myself as hard as I can and pass the girl ahead of me, then I close in on the girl who had been ahead of her and then, and then...I finish fourth.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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