closely

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"It's created a stage that not only legal observers are watching, but regulators and lawmakers are watching closely as well," Eric Talley, a lawyer and professor at Columbia Law School, said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A timer on a fake checkout site can add pressure as the scammer tries to rush you and keep you from checking the site too closely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

California held its nonpartisan primary last week, and one of the most closely watched contests was the Los Angeles mayoral race.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The next consideration is whether your strategy aligns as closely as possible with your and your wife’s financial needs, goals, and circumstances.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“No, look at them,” I suggest, and he now does as I ask and peers closely at the photographs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse