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Discover LudwigThe phrase "by close of" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a specific time or date. For example: "We need to submit the report by close of business tomorrow".
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By close of play this background chatter was immaterial.
By close of play, he looked ready to thump someone.
Only four shots, by close of play, denied Woods a play-off berth.
Those same shares were changing hands for £12 by close of play last week.
South Africa had struggled to 84 for two by close of play.
By close of business on Christmas Eve for "Reserve and collect" service.
By close of play, Mickelson had returned a somewhat breathless 76.
A Saturday 74 followed, as did tied-10th place by close of play on Sunday.
By close of play, Damien Martyn and Adam Gilchrist were once again beginning to look ominous.
Snedeker, who had tied for the lead by close of play on Saturday, was twitchy.
By close of play on Tuesday, they were worth just $31.
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