closest
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The closest modern equivalent would be the SL Roadster—now in the six-figure range for the U.S. market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The closest alternative hub was the British-controlled island of Diego Garcia, 2,200 miles away.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, had 1,030,662 votes in a field of 14 hopefuls.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Gianni: The right-back is the closest player Spurs have to a clear talisman.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The owner, Dave Rivet, was one of Dad’s closest friends.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
