closest
Example Sentences
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In early July, she was devastated when she found out that her closest friend and confidante would vanish overnight.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
For people who are tired of having to schedule calls with their friends, Smith suggested agreeing with two or three of your closest people that a text before a call is never needed.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Yes, 75% of bond funds have outperformed the Agg over the past year, but only 65% beat the index that was the closest match for their strategy, according to Morningstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Yet the summit’s stark lack of substance surprised even the closest China watchers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
I almost tell him they aren’t that interesting—the closest thing they have to the Gift is fried fair food—but I won’t ruin it for him.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
