close in upon

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Term: close in upon

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense: To gradually surround or approach someone or something from all sides.

Examples:

The police closed in upon the suspect as he attempted to flee the scene.
The fog started to close in upon the small village, making it difficult for the residents to see.
As the game neared its end, the opposing team began to close in upon our goal, increasing the pressure.

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