be close to
Example Sentences
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The company expects the full plant to be close to starting by the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“I wanted to be close to the players,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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
This will be close to the average for the time of year.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“You can’t. I need to carry him. He needs to be close to me.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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