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"close of play" is correct and usable in written English
It is a phrase generally used to refer to the end of the day, as in the end of a work day or school day. For example, "We need to finish the project by close of play."
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close of play
noun
The end of a day's play
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Most exhibitors aim to finish their garden by close of play today.
Australia comfortably reached 229 for three by the close of play.
But by the close of play, Wall Street still has the jitters.
Close of play -Surrey 477/5 - what an innings, what a team.
Even more so when Australia were reduced to 33/4 by the close of play.
Only four shots, by close of play, denied Woods a play-off berth.
But at the close of play Sunday, their record ranked sixth.
At close of play, I'd line them up and sign every one".
A Saturday 74 followed, as did tied-10th place by close of play on Sunday.
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By close of play, he looked ready to thump someone.
The deadline is close of play tomorrow, Wednesday 11th Feb.
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