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














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Antonelli described it as a "really fun battle, really close".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

To encounter two in such close succession is a gift, in a time when many of us really need it.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

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

We used to be as close as twins.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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