: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Titmus, one of the best closers in the sport, left little room to breathe.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2024
Berg was widely considered one of the most dominant closers in the history of the college game while helping the Bruins win the 2013 College World Series before joining the coaching staff.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
Street became one of the game’s most consistent closers.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
The acquisition comes following months of layoffs and studio closers across the gaming industry, with companies including Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony’s PlayStation, EA, Take-Two Interactive, Riot Games and more being impacted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 July 2024
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2024
Berg was widely considered one of the most dominant closers in the history of the college game while helping the Bruins win the 2013 College World Series before joining the coaching staff.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2024
Street became one of the game’s most consistent closers.
—Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 30 July 2024
The acquisition comes following months of layoffs and studio closers across the gaming industry, with companies including Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony’s PlayStation, EA, Take-Two Interactive, Riot Games and more being impacted.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 July 2024
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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