closer
Example Sentences
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But I find myself wondering why another moral issue, much closer to home and shocking almost beyond comprehension, isn’t getting much play on the campaign trail.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Gold futures managed to finish July on a positive note, although today’s slide left gold closer to flat for the month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Japan has a reputation as an exporter of investment capital, and higher domestic yields can incentivize private Japanese investors, like pension plans and insurance companies, to seek investments closer to home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
One major obstacle was that a single spacecraft could not observe the undisturbed solar wind upstream of Mars while also measuring atmospheric ions escaping closer to the planet.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
She caught a glimpse of the menu as they drew closer.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
