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After the exhibition closed, the gallery planted the tree on its property.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The 150 firefighters who responded to the blaze have returned to the mainland, and the island remains closed to the public.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When the Strait of Hormuz was closed in March, there were dire warnings of global economic consequences if it was still closed by June.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

General Catalyst and HarbourVest led the round, which closed in the first quarter of this year and included participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intrepid Growth Partners, Valiant Peregrine and others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This morning the appearance of a uniformed German to make it official: the shop was closed “in the interest of national security.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom