Bergoglio is recognized for his efforts "to further close the nearly 1,000-year estrangement with the Orthodox Churches".

The village has a post office during the late 19th century which closed further into the following century.

I could only hope that as days passed, the healing rift between us would further close.

Day by day, as the cold deepens, the relief window closes further.

Towards the end of the medieval period there were further closes on the south side of the road running down to the stream.

Over time, as fielding techniques and equipment were standardized, the gap between the average player and the superstar closed further.

The two companies are counting on their venture to advance product innovation and further close the gap.

The following winter, rains in addition to burnt vegetation caused a number of landsides to further close the freeway pass.

The walls seemed to close further around us and the cold struck an ever deeper chill in my bones.

Prevention of impending evil would be possible only by closing further on the trail.