closer
Example Sentences
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Along with that came a nationwide push, especially in California, for reforms that would move local and state policing closer to that ideal.
From Los Angeles Times
I’m looking at other possibilities closer to where I’m originally from.
From MarketWatch
To do this, they will move existing dams closer to the boats.
From BBC
The scrutiny prompted closer looks of the other finalists.
The continued warmth brings the world closer to breaching the international target to try to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.