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draw to close

VERB
conclude
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve close complete end halt terminate wind up wrap up
STRONG
cease cinch clinch consummate crown desist stop
WEAK
bring down curtain call it a day close out knock off play out put the lid on put to bed round off top off ultimate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin commence continue open start
STRONG
go keep on
WEAK
introduce preface unsettle

Example Sentences

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“Conor is an incredible fighter, willing to put everything on the line,” UFC President Dana White said, pushing for his No. 1 draw to close his boxing interest for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2017

With a tenacious defensive display, Chelsea held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw to close in on its first Premier League title in five years.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2015

Requiring only a draw to close out series victory, the odds were therefore stacked in the tourists' favour.

From The Guardian • Jan. 5, 2011