closer

Example Sentences

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One wishes it were closer to the scale of something by John Chamberlain or Viola Frey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Stuart says they have become "a lot closer" through attending matches together.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond deep-space exploration, the technology could also improve missions closer to Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Scaringe said the company will reach profitability on a per-unit production basis with the R2 this year, but estimated that the company won’t turn an overall profit until closer to 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

‘You see the three bars above the middle finger? Those are lines of power, warding off evil’ She leaned closer.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver