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"It's sad. The Sepulchre is empty. It's the symbol of the most important event in Christian history," he said, adding that he hoped the closure would only be for this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Krinsky observed that the ETF lost most of its value before closing in December 2020, while the Dow Jones Coal Index has seen a massive surge since the ETF’s closure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

As in the neighboring eurozone, the pickup was driven by higher energy prices prompted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I argued for closure but went along with the majority.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela