closer

Example Sentences

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Nationwide retail gas prices have hovered close to $4 a gallon since April and have been closer to $4.50 since May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Its ore is closer to Obo’s, but its grade is higher, at about 7%.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Friday and drove closer to the island so the children on his boat could take a look.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"So the interconnectedness, visa-free travel and ease of payment and navigation makes China much closer than it used to be," Gabuev says.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In the doorway of my assigned room on the third floor I could see the dim outline of a body in the bed closest to the door and an empty bed closer to the window.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse