closed subject
Frequency: 5.23.9 per million words
Used to indicate a topic is no longer open for discussion.
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Examples (10)
- After a lengthy debate, the committee decided the subject was closed.
- The manager announced that the decision was final and the subject was closed.
- We've discussed this enough; let's consider the subject closed for now.
- The spokesperson stated that all internal investigations were complete and the subject was now closed.
- Once the evidence was presented and a verdict reached, the court declared the subject closed.
- He made it clear that any further attempts to reopen the subject would be unwelcome, effectively making it closed.
- The negotiations reached an impasse, and both parties agreed to consider the subject closed until further notice.
- The teacher told the students that they had explored the topic thoroughly and the subject was closed.
- After much deliberation, the board concluded that the subject was closed and moved on to other matters.
- The press was informed that the investigation had concluded and the subject was officially closed.