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terminate business operations
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With England claiming "Sweet Caroline" first, World Cup 2026 executive Amy Hopfinger chose the well-known John Denver song to close out the June 19 US 2-0 win over Australia.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

But - even at a set and 4-1 up - doubts remained over Sabalenka's ability to close out the match after her French Open collapse from a similar position last month.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

U.S. stocks advanced to close out a blockbuster quarter, marked by sharp gains in the technology sector on expectations for strong spending for artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The buzz: Brazil won Group C, posting consecutive 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland to close out the first round and run goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s shutout streak to 249 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

Then out, swim, and in close, out and in for miles.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen




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