closest
Example Sentences
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Brook is the closest England have produced to another Pietersen, yet has admitted he still needs to make better decisions in the middle.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
This may be the closest thing I have to a real rule.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Among the seven constituents, Nvidia and Apple are the closest to their peaks, both sitting within 3% of their record highs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Mirra Andreeva says her parents taught them that sisters are “the closest people we’re gonna have in life,” and to protect that bond they rarely practice together to keep emotions from getting “messy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The closest overhead bins are filled with roller bags, so I contort myself to shove my backpack beneath the seat in front of mine.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
