close the books
Example Sentences
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As classes resume, it’s time to close the books on this year’s Seattle Times editorial board school-supply drive.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022
Pennsylvania state police were able to close the books on the 58 year old cold case of a 9-year-old girl named Marise Chiverella using DNA evidence pulled from her jacket.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022
These sets of rulings should close the books on those made by the Del Mar stewards.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2019
Of course, while Casino Pier may feel it can close the books, the rest of the town is still not fully mended.
From New York Times • May 26, 2017
I wipe away the sticky circled residue left by half-drunk glasses, and I close the books splayed open with broken spines and tuck them back on the shelf.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
