closer
Example Sentences
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The hottest spots in Spain will continue to exceed 40C this weekend and early next week, even around the Erbo valley in the north, which typically see temperatures closer to 20C this time of year.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
But now — as this year’s “super” El Niño gains strength — some researchers say they are getting closer to unraveling the mystery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Each Texas reincorporation nudges the country’s corporate center of gravity a little closer to the Lone Star State.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Two new studies published in Cell and Science now provide a closer look at how radial glia make those developmental choices.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
As I grow closer, signs of life become apparent: a mix of horse-drawn and horseless taxis out in the front, passengers rushing in or strolling out.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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