closest

Example Sentences

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Thailand, the junta’s closest ally in Asean, just sent its foreign minister to the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Of the four, Ledezma and Araujo came closest to making the team, but for different reasons fell short.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Elbit Systems, which supplies high-power laser systems for Israel’s Iron Beam, is the closest thing to a pure-play DEW beneficiary among publicly traded defense firms.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

For years, Madonna's younger brother was one of her closest confidantes.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He was woken by a commotion from the nests closest to him.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo