closest

Example Sentences

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But the script is beginning to falter, even among some of those closest to the billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

After that, the closest anyone came to the Tuesday dinners was Lee, the Utah Republican.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

PSG sealed Ligue 1 with a game to spare on 13 May thanks to a 2-0 win at Lens, their closest challengers, who finished six points adrift in second.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Gehry and Williams also happen to be the two greatest L.A. artists with whom Dudamel became closest during his L.A. tenure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In our neighborhood we can get to a couple of parks by bike, but the closest store requires crossing a highway ramp, so I'm not allowed.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan