closer
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Jets originating closer to the outer boundary generally pass through less material and experience fewer interactions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
In the southern parts of the cities, closer to the border with Mexico, modest residential homes with green front lawns adorn along palm tree-lined streets.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
He has also not decided how far he wants to go in taking the UK closer to the EU.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
But an extreme marine heat wave and a strong El Niño have pushed southern California water temperatures closer to those of the turtles’ typical nesting grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Black Star circled the bull once, twice, three times, drawing closer each time.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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