closer
Example Sentences
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And we want to pay closer attention to our own health.
A collapsing currency and high inflation last year forced millions of people closer to poverty, with many cutting back on basic foods such as meat and fish.
"There were times in the first half where we could have got closer or stopped crosses and when you don't do that, you get punished."
From BBC
In a new report, they said that without L.A.’s use of water from creeks that feed the lake, its waters would be about 4 feet higher — closer to that required threshold.
From Los Angeles Times
But seafood closer to home is also affected by higher fuel costs.
From MarketWatch
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