cordoning (off)

present participle of cordon (off)

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closing in
Verb
  • The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • With the Cubs closing in on their first playoff berth since 2020, Hawkins has been involved in revamping the club’s R&D department and streamlining scouting on the pro, amateur and international sides, with a bigger emphasis on data and video rather than in-person evaluations.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Cordoning (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordoning%20%28off%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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