How to Use closure in a Sentence
closure
noun- I need to talk to him and get some closure on this issue.
- The government forced the closure of the factory.
- We all felt a sense of closure after our sister's murderer was sent to jail.
- Going to the memorial service for his late wife made it possible for him to achieve closure.
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The mission now is one of closure — finding bodies to give loved ones something to mourn.
— Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2023 -
Davis’ plea agreement brings closure to legal troubles that have loomed over Davis for more than two years while his boxing career soared.
— Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2023 -
Metro Detroit also saw snow Friday with whiteout conditions leading to some freeway closures.
— Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024 -
The incident resulted in road closures Tuesday night along Williams Field Road; all roads had since reopened.
— Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024 -
Yet the conviction offered some measure of closure, Shelley Forbes-Eford said outside the courthouse.
— Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2023 -
Williamson said that there are 15 or so hospitals in the state that are in ‘immediate risk of closure,’ and that, without help, several will likely close over the next year or two.
— Ramsey Archibald | Rarchibald@al.com, al, 2 Feb. 2023 -
When choosing a post-operative bra, Dr. Carpenter advises products that fasten in the front via a zipper or hook-and-eye front closure.
— Health, 1 Mar. 2023 -
The closure comes a little over a week from the Aug. 16 start of the new school year.
— Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023 -
The closure of a Whole Foods Market downtown was part of the doom loop.
— Jesse Barron, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023 -
That closure begins near Limekiln State Park in the south.
— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 -
Lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the job is complete.
— Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2023 -
The crash forced the closure of the area near the intersection for a hours Wednesday night.
— Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023 -
The lane closures are scheduled to end at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
— Kate Marijolovic, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2023 -
What will the economic impact of the port's closure be?
— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2024 -
Public hearings were set for Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, and the board’s vote on the closures was rescheduled for Dec. 5.
— Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024 -
Still, some are giving it a shot — and moments like the recent closure of the 10 give them hope.
— Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2023 -
The closure of Xscape came as part of a general downturn of the mall.
— The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024 -
The shooting prompted the closure of campus for the rest of the week as the community mourns.
— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2023 -
The cut, which amounts to more than 10% of the staff, follows layoffs announced at The Times last week and the Monday closure of dot.
— Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2023 -
The Fiore can be worn over your shoulder or across your body, while its tie closure keeps your items safe.
— Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023 -
Plus, the closure-free design gives your outfits a smooth, clean look.
— Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023 -
The purchase triggered the closure of a Texas state park that had been open in the small community since the 1970s.
— Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 6 July 2023 -
Each pair is the sign of the Zodiac and can be made in gold, rose gold, and silver with a pushback closure.
— L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023 -
The coat has a gold zipper and button closure and two front pockets to keep your hands warm.
— Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024 -
The duvet cover even has a hidden button closure to keep the duvet insert of your choice in place inside.
— Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024 -
The hook-and-loop closures ensure your feet stay secure and protected from the elements, and the plush inner lining makes for an extra toasty fit.
— Averi Baudler, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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