closeness

Example Sentences

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Both authors serve their readers well by resisting any inclination to hagiography, all the more impressive in Mr. Streitfeld’s case given his closeness to his subject.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began on Wednesday his first official visit to North Korea, with the two countries united by Western sanctions, closeness to Russia and accusations of rights violations.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Still, Lawrence says the reason the revival of the show was able to work is because of the closeness of the original cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The Epstein files reveal the closeness of Andrew to David Rowland, with the former prince calling him his "trusted money man".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

His closeness would have been thrilling, if not for the fear that wreaked havoc on my nerves and twisted my stomach into knots.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros