Sentence examples for under a closed from inspiring English sources

But the bright side for her in this tricky first-round match that started under ominous clouds and ended under a closed roof was that she ultimately found a way to shut down her fears and Mirza's considerable weaponry and close out a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory.

Debate is often cut off: many controversial measures are voted on under a "closed rule", which bars amendments.

There is a "Dodd for President" placard in the front window, under a "Closed, Please Call Again" sign.

The first United States Open match under a closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium will probably be played in 2016 or 2017.

Bills are sometimes voted on under a "closed rule" (no amendments allowed), or the legislative timetable is manipulated to prevent hearings.

Matchdays are the escape valve and Slovakia certainly burst into life in Lille on Wednesday, when Russia were flattered to lose 2-1 under a closed roof.

But those broad characterizations tend to crumble under a close reading of the films.

"The virus is spreading under a close and careful watch," Dr. Chan said.

The government required journalists with credentials and visas to stay at the hotel, where they were kept under a close watch.

The area, ruled by the militant group Hamas, is under a closing led by Israel that severely limits goods and people from going in and out.

Mark-Anthony Turnage's "Silent Cities" was a simultaneous rage and lament at the pity of war, vehement under a close-fitting garment of numbing distress and musically related to his opera "The Silver Tassie".