move close

Example Sentences

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However, researchers have long struggled to understand how two growing protostars can move close enough together to become a binary pair within such a short period of time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

During Friday afternoon Storm Amy will move close to Scotland with heavy rain and strong winds building across the UK leading to significant impacts for some.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

He was trying to make a move close to the basket against Johnson, but stepped on Mikal Bridges’ foot before passing the ball and limping away.

From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2023

He can be perched on the kitchen counter, apparently safe with one of his moms nearby, but I still move close enough to catch him in case he slips off.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2021

We’d have to move close to each other, so that when he pointed up, we’d see the same thing.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows