close/seal the deal
idiom
: to make an agreement official
We were about to close/seal the deal when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract.
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The proposal remains a prime goal for both the Democrats and Republicans, and American efforts to seal the deal are likely to continue regardless of who occupies the Oval Office come January.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
It’s reported that 44% of salespeople give up after just one follow-up attempt, yet 80% of sales require at least five follow-up calls to close the deal.
—Tom Noh, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The Animation Guild is back at the table with the studios this week, hoping to seal the deal on a new contract by Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
The chandelier diamond earring and strong lip seal the deal.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2024
It’s reported that 44% of salespeople give up after just one follow-up attempt, yet 80% of sales require at least five follow-up calls to close the deal.
—Tom Noh, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The Animation Guild is back at the table with the studios this week, hoping to seal the deal on a new contract by Friday.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
The chandelier diamond earring and strong lip seal the deal.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
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