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[klohz, klohs, klohz, klohz, klohs] / kloʊz, kloʊs, kloʊz, kloʊz, kloʊs /














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Scientists consider these fish to be close relatives of the earliest four-limbed vertebrates that later evolved into land animals.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The price of North Sea Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate slipped close to five percent to $99.41 and $92.49 a barrel respectively.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"Work is a lot and I still feel like I'm not earning a good monthly wage to ever get close to owning a house," she says.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Educated in Soviet-era Bulgaria, Cepeda has emerged as a close Petro adviser on ideology and strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Tansy looked drawn and grim, brought close to hopeless about her teaching.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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