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[klohs-uhp] / ˈkloʊsˌʌp /












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Earlier, the stock had been volatile, briefly falling below its debut price on the Nasdaq before recovering to close up 1%.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

I saw the stadium close up on a quick visit to New Jersey this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

"Whenever there was a vehicle ahead, the driver would close up to a follow distance of less than five metres which was wholly inappropriate for the conditions and speed," McAlphine said.

From BBC May 7, 2026

“It’s going to kill the industry, and a lot of people are going to be hurt so bad that they have to close up shop.”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“I’d better close up the shop,” he said to Ma.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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