closest

Example Sentences

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The widely-tracked Russell 1000 is the closest to a pure measure of the top companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“The people closest to the work are closest to the problems of practice, so they’re the first to see the solution.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices, Intel’s closest competitor in the CPU market, gained 74% in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

With the magical map and his new friends, he was the closest he’d ever been to Pili since she’d disappeared.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova