closest

Example Sentences

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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Global benchmark Brent crude logged a record intraday high of $147.50 a barrel on July 11, 2008, according to Dow Jones Market Data, based on futures contracts with the closest maturity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Its closest relative is the spectacled bear of South America.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh