closed shop

noun

Definition of closed shopnext
as in fold

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  1. fold
  2. network
  3. organization
  4. college
  5. clique
  6. set
  7. clan
  8. ring
Noun
  • Plot details remain under wraps, but a post-credits scene in the latest film suggests that more iconic characters from the video games could soon be entering the cinematic fold.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Holecek suggests a navel oiling practice like this: Start by lightly stimulating the area (the navel folds) by very gently pinching with your forefinger and thumb.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fold
Noun
  • In October, the network debuted Finding Mr. Christmas, its first-ever reality competition series with host Jonathan Bennett and lead judge Melissa Peterman.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Merchants pay these fees, often a percentage of the sale amount, to bank card issuers and the networks each time a card is swiped.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of network
Noun
  • At the core of the company’s operation is the aim of developing the technological skills of all sorts of large organizations using AI.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • December 24, 2024 Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock value in organizations.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The report also highlighted scrutiny of liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who, with the assistance of her staff, has promoted sales of her books through college visits over the past decade.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Under his leadership, George Mason was elevated to an R1 research university—a prestigious ranking that indicates very high research activity, attracts top talent, and which only 145 other U.S. colleges hold.
    Emma Whitford, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of college
Noun
  • However, refusing to give up on his dream of becoming an avid writer of fiction, the young author brings talent, dogged determination and a marketing savvy mindset to break through the industry’s perennial clique.
    Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Even the most fearsome clique of them all, the Manhattan private all-girls school vampires, are there.
    Katie Rife, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of clique
Noun
  • Marvel Lego sets, scenes from Harry Potter, Lego flowers, and more popular builds are on sale, with prices starting at just $7.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The musical sets were interspersed with comedy, this year from Chris Laker, Veronica and others.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of set
Noun
  • She’s been one of the most active of the Robertson clan, writing best-selling books, hosting a podcast, and even popping up on the big screen.
    Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • One of Baltimore’s most prominent families was thrust into the spotlight earlier this month, when a son of the clan, Luigi Mangione, was arrested by Pennsylvania police and charged in the Dec. 4 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of clan
Noun
  • Earlier this year, French, Italian, and Swiss police forces teamed up to bust a ring of wine fraudsters who were selling counterfeited Grand Cru wines (the premier designation of quality in French wine) for up to €15,000 a bottle.
    Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
  • As of April, Mizuhara had net losses of $40.2 million with the ring, the complaint states.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of ring
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