be close to
Example Sentences
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A six-month emergency fund for these households would be close to $19,000, on average.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"If the Taliban had not taken over, I would have almost finished school by now. I would be close to my dream of becoming a doctor. That is what I wanted," says Shama.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
There are once-weekly patches, patches that combine estradiol with progestin, and different doses that may be close to the original prescription and can be substituted.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Stagecoach is different from Coachella in that if you want to be close to the largest stage, you will need to pay for a Corral pass.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Until it's enough to remind me what it feels like to be close to another person, enough to last me for another span of months.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
