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Quarters that once housed thousands of veterans were closed in the 1970s as the VA mission shifted toward medical care after World War II.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In McClain’s case, as the law closed in, the 52-year-old wrote a note for his family: “Almost all my life has been a lie about money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Whiskey Pete’s, which along with its companion resorts at Primm drew in visitors with low prices and deals, closed in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
After comfortably winning the first two sets where Sinner offered up only one break point opportunity, the match turned on its head as he closed in on victory.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Van Eck’s guards and Grisha closed in, sweeping the mercher and the trunk of huge through the air, onto the waiting brigantine.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
