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














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At sea, China’s navy launched its most advanced aircraft carrier this year, whose electromagnetic launch system brings China closer to U.S. capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ten of 11 S&P 500 sectors closed higher, along with gold and silver prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the water remains in a closed loop, so there is no need to continually draw more of it from local supplies.

From BBC

Jenny became "very paranoid", searching her home for recording devices, keeping curtains closed and checking friends and family's phones to see if they were speaking to journalists.

From BBC

Every sector except consumer staples closed higher, with financials, energy and materials leading the way.

From The Wall Street Journal