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[klohs-in] / ˈkloʊsˌɪn /










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The yield on 2-year Treasurys, which tend to rise when investors expect higher short-term rates from the Fed, surged to 4.16%, its highest close in 16 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

All hail a new Eggers book that’s character-driven, focusing on the long friendship between Robert “Cricket” Dibb and Olympia Argyros, close in age but years apart psychically.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In agreeing to buy the Scottsdale, Ariz. home builder, Berkshire Hathaway said it would pay a 24% premium to Friday’s close in the first deal under new CEO Greg Abel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Conservatives have had a reasonable level of support historically in the constituency; they came fairly close in the 2019 general election with a 34% share of the vote.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He watched the walls close in around him and shut him off from his friends.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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