nearer
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In the nearer term, he cautioned, even a small amount of S&P 500 underperformance could trigger that momentum crowd to flee, speeding up a selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
As a result, the carmaker is set to significantly reduce its dealerships in the country from more than 150 to nearer 80 by the end of 2026.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Sterling is also at risk of falling as the budget draws nearer, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
His map accommodates for the curvature of the Earth by making countries near the equator seem much smaller than they are, with countries nearer the poles appearing stretched.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
At some point, he was sold again to a family named Archer, who moved to Petersburg, nearer to Richmond—the scene of his childhood adventure with the British in 1781.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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