closest
Example Sentences
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Navarrette says she only became fully aware of the phenomenon “Obsession” had become when those closest to her reacted positively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Team-mate George Russell, his closest pursuer in the title race, starts from pole after a dominant performance.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“If they destroy the Lakers, guys with Kobe back tattoos are going to start the proletariat revolution. I think that the closest we’re getting to class consciousness is fast food and sports teams.”
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Yes, 75% of bond funds have outperformed the Agg over the past year, but only 65% beat the index that was the closest match for their strategy, according to Morningstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
In fact we were not Zoroastrians either, but this was the closest Samir was likely to get, and I don’t think anyone wanted to go on with the guessing.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
