closing
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In the closing days of debate, a life-expectancy timeframe was added to the bill, meaning only those who could "reasonably be expected to die within six months" would be eligible.
From BBC
When I told Ma I was closing the shop to go see Mrs. Kuen, she paused in the middle of grating a potato to study me.
From Literature
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The 12-ticket maximum for Olympic events includes the opening and closing ceremonies on July 14 and 30, respectively, which each have a four-ticket limit.
From Los Angeles Times
The charity said said surprise bags of fresh food were to be offered at a reduced price shortly before shops' closing or before food expiry dates.
From BBC
Now it was time to unleash probably the furthest drive ever seen on Sawgrass' closing hole.
From BBC
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