: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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That gave the Padres two All-Star closers, including incumbent Robert Suarez.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
That included key appearances in the Season 19 and 20 premieres and finales, delivering swoon-worthy love speeches in romantic reconciliations with Meredith in both closers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
Prediction: Celtics in six Andy Bailey, Bleacher Report Dallas has the two best closers left standing in Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
Titmus, one of the best closers in the sport, left little room to breathe.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2024
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
That included key appearances in the Season 19 and 20 premieres and finales, delivering swoon-worthy love speeches in romantic reconciliations with Meredith in both closers.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
Prediction: Celtics in six Andy Bailey, Bleacher Report Dallas has the two best closers left standing in Dončić and Kyrie Irving.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
Titmus, one of the best closers in the sport, left little room to breathe.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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