Some sections feels diffuse, but the work closes on a note of lyrical and limpidly structured beauty.
Andy Bellin closes on a note of exultation, and on the last page of his book pulls in a large pot against a superior player.
That film closed on a note of classic Zionism: the monochrome of murderous Europe giving way to the colour of redemptive, rescuing Israel.
In the end, as in "The Thought Gang," the people we like get what they want, and the novel closes on a note of spurious emotional wisdom.
"Letter from A Fan," featuring the guest vocalist Nataly Dawn, plays like a straight-faced version of Eminem's "Stan," and the album closes on a note of tentative, and possibly temporary, salvation.
The article closed on a note that seems relevant today: For weeks the Carter forces have argued that, in a debate with Mr. Reagan, the president would show himself in much better command of detail.
"The Nasdaq's doing what it's been doing for the last six months, closing on a negative note," sighs Peter Cardillo, chief strategist for Westfalia Investments.
Lehman Brothers, was up from the open on better-than-expected earnings, and got an afternoon boost from Fed rate cut, closing on a high note, up 9.8% to $64.39, gaining $5.77 on the day.
Closing on a personal note, Bellamy thanked China on her last visit as UNICEF Executive Director for the generosity and hospitality shown to her over the years and how her visits had always been a challenge, as well as always a joy, as well as always providing her with valuable lessons.
