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














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Oil fell, while U.S. futures and global markets rose in early morning European trading after President Trump called off further strikes on Iran and said the two countries were close to a peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The Knicks will take a 3-1 lead to San Antonio in the best-of-7 series on Saturday night, when they will have a chance close out the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"It was emotional in front of people he'd been playing rugby with for three years, and the close friends he'd made through that," said Lloyd.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Another concern for investors has been that near-packaged optics, which involve putting an optical component close to a processor, could hinder CPO adoption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I close my pencil in my sketchbook and tuck it behind me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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