closest

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That makes Nvidia the closest thing to a neutral wager on the category: It sells into Tesla’s rivals, Uber’s partners and the Chinese operators alike and collects whether or not any single network wins.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The stories midshipmen seem less interested in, surprisingly, are the ones closest to home.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Among their closest relatives were the dromaeosaurs, a group of feathered dinosaurs known for being relatively small, agile predators.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

“My family knew and my closest friends knew,” he told Rolling Stone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The dark outlines of buildings were silhouetted against the fire closest to him.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret