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Raducanu appeared in control throughout as she married clean ball striking with aggressive baseline play to close in on victory.

From BBC Mar. 6, 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

Det Insp Coles said thanks to the work of his colleagues running down leads over the weekend, the net had begun to close in on Rehman by Monday morning.

From BBC Dec. 28, 2025

When they close in on a target, the bats unleash rapid bursts of short calls, signaling the final stage of attack.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2025

Naomi began to feel the room close in on her.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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