at the close of
When something finishes
At the close of marks the end or final moments of a time period or event: at the close of business, at the close of the nineteenth century, at the close of the ceremony.
The phrase is slightly formal, often appearing in financial, historical, or ceremonial contexts.
It emphasizes conclusion rather than simply meaning "at the end of."
- endFinal portion or cessation
- end of dayFinal hours before darkness
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- finishBring to completion
- finishing lineRace's terminal boundary
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