close in on
Example Sentences
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"We needed to get the points to close in on the teams above us," said Simeone.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Verstappen was able to rejoin still in the lead, Russell having been unable to close in on the Red Bull despite his fresher tyres.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 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
He seizes our attention in every scene, naturalistically conveying Robbie’s touching decency as the walls close in on him.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025
He pelted toward a shortcut, hoping to overtake the brother and sister and close in on Snape and Malfoy, who must surely have reached the grounds by now.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
