nearly closed

Examples (10)

• The sleepy kitten's eyes were nearly closed as it purred contentedly.
• We arrived just as the shop was nearly closed for the night.
• He left the door nearly closed, allowing a sliver of light to enter the dark room.
• Due to the accident, the highway is nearly closed to all traffic.
• The business deal was nearly closed until a competitor made a better offer.
• She whispered through her nearly closed lips, trying not to wake the baby.
• The investigation was nearly closed, with only one final witness left to interview.
• With the storm approaching, all the windows in the house were nearly closed and latched.
• The lid on the jar was nearly closed, but not tight enough to be airtight.
• By 9 PM, the park gates are nearly closed, so you must exit promptly.