moving closer

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Just five months ago, the core rate of inflation had slowed to a five-year low of 2.5% and was moving closer to the Fed’s 2% long-term target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Following a national consultation, the UK is moving closer to restrictions on under-16s' social media use, with ministers consulting on measures ranging from age limits to bans on addictive platform features.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But while some communities are moving closer to existing industrial facilities, there are also regulatory changes that are making it easier for industrial facilities to be built closer to communities, McCauly said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on optimism that the U.S. and Iran were moving closer to a peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“Yeah, I am,” said Harry, moving closer to the sofa.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling