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.
  • This bomber jacket is complete with a zip-front closure and two side pockets and is machine washable.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Standout features include a keyhole design on the back, an asymmetrical hem, and a loop button closure.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
  • In the end, many don’t actually get closure, nor is the connection to Chupa’s story ever made clear.
    Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Tiny Beautiful Things casts a spotlight on the idiosyncrasies of getting older, and the heat of living with grief and searching for closure.
    Radhika Menon, ELLE, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The company announced the closures Tuesday during an earnings call with investors while discussing Denny's third quarter results.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Fifteen stores in 11 states and Washington, D.C. – including two pick-up only locations – are set for closure.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 5 Apr. 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 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
  • 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 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 crash caused the closure of three of the four lanes with the bus being towed shortly before 4 p.m., ABC7 reported.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • Cut slim through the hips and thighs, these jeans have a button closure and a heavy-duty zipper fly.
    Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Residents can find a full list of beach closures on the state’s website.
    Emma Obregón Dominguez, BostonGlobe.com, 20 July 2023
  • The March of Dimes has been tracking the closure of labor and delivery units across the country.
    Amy Yurkanin | Ayurkanin@al.com, al, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The planned strike has led to the closure of streets and schools, as well as the postponement of the day’s parliamentary session.
    Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The skirt has a zipper closure and a short slit in the back to allow for more mobility.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The unique square stud earrings have a post-back closure and come in eight beautiful hues.
    Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023

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