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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

Ms. Wiles acknowledged her candidate’s comments but cited the various ways her team had tried to sew up the nomination for Mr. Trump as quickly as possible.

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

Then, with great trepidation, he began to sew up the rip.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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