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Others simply mocked the assertion that a new ballroom would sew up the president’s apparent security concerns.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Big players aim to sew up longer-term relationships with bundled policies, to be less vulnerable to pure price-shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Another 100 stitches were added after Blue rested for five to six days, to sew up the rest of the exposed mouth area, Curtis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2024

The Cowboys had a chance to sew up the game, but the Seahawks were able to keep them to a field goal to make it 41-35 with 1:43 left.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

The animal was tired of getting hungry, and he asked a rabbit to sew up his bottom so no food could get out.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer




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