closely

Example Sentences

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Exactly how Jamestown operates is a closely guarded secret, as it unearths gems where no one else is looking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That historical observation gave researchers a timeframe to investigate more closely.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"We are talking with the EBU about how we can collaborate more closely and exchange more content," Mar added in a statement.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The DoJ added that the Northern Ireland Prison Service is "one of the most closely examined" in the UK, noting positive recent inspection reports for Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Wood.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In a country where people identify closely with their work, the emotional fallout from the accident was enormous.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland