How to Use closure in a Sentence

closure

noun
Definition of closurenext
Synonyms for closurenext
  • I need to talk to him and get some closure on this issue.
  • 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.
  • City crews will work around the clock to ensure the intersection closure will be brief, officials said.
    — Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 24 July 2024
  • The Brennan site closure means some jobs assigned there will be shifted as the food bank shuffles worker locations.
    — George Avalos, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
  • Gelb noted that a number of large national retailers have attributed store closures to a rise in shoplifting.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 July 2024
  • The closure will affect 86 employees, the company said.
    — Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
  • Those issues coupled with rising labor and food costs prompted Solomon’s closure, according to the statement.
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
  • With evacuations and road closures in effect, the usual hustle and bustle of summer activities came to an abrupt halt.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 25 July 2024
  • Prior to the closures, both Starbucks locations trimmed their hours following safety concerns.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
  • Deadpool & Wolverine offers those characters some closure.
    — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 July 2024
  • Company Brewing announced its closure May 29 on its social media channels.
    — Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2024
  • Meanwhile, dense smoke from the flames impeded traffic on Interstate 84, leading to periodic closure of the freeway.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN, 25 July 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Just like last year, the Christmas closures of 2023 are going to last longer than usual.
    — Bychris Morris, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2023
  • With adjustable straps and a hook-and-eye closure, this bra molded to our busts and didn’t cause any gaping or spillage.
    — Sarah Felbin, Health, 11 Oct. 2023

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