closer
Example Sentences
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Analysts polled by FactSet had already been expecting the carrier to come in closer to the high-end of its targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
If you adjust your W-4 so your paycheck is closer to what you actually owe, you can increase your monthly cash flow and send that extra money straight to your savings account.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ellison’s proposed merger has been moving closer to the finish line after securing approvals from the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
But for the UK and north-west Europe, its influence is much closer to home: it helps shape the climate we live in and the weather we get.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Black Star circled the bull once, twice, three times, drawing closer each time.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
