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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
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
The Reds put in a commanding performance to beat Marseille 3-0 and close in on the Champions League last 16 in midweek.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 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
Red and his friends began to close in on Ben.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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