as in shutting
to stop the operations of
the coal mine was closed down in the 1930s
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Congress made history at the end of last year by shutting the government down for the longest period in history, at 43 days.—
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Jan. 2026
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That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.—
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By closing the school now, Arlington ISD would be able to keep the conversations close to home and allow parents access to those discussions.—
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The new year could bring changes to the shopping scene as several national chains are closing stores, potentially some in Michigan.—
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After closing out the year in Finland with boyfriend Scooter Braun, Sydney Sweeney is back in Hollywood for her first red carpet of 2026—and bringing major bombshell glamour, of course.—
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What Meyer is really known for is his weekly sermon, delivered with a megaphone, getting the crowd pumped up and closing out with a final score prediction.—
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“Closing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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