close in on
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
He saw the two fighters close in on each other.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
