nearer

Example Sentences

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But the nearer Manzo was to the center of traditional politics, the more he disdained them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Calder said holidaymakers should be flexible and not commit financially to anything until nearer the time of their holiday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The nearer term could be rocky, though, warns Thierry Larose, portfolio manager for emerging markets local debt at Vontobel Asset Management.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The months zoomed by, the primary drew nearer, and something genuinely surprising happened: Platner solidified himself as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The villagers nearer to the remains of the house held buckets, and a few were patrolling near the ash, looking for embers that still needed extinguishing.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack