closer

Example Sentences

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By doing so, Amazon will be in closer competition with Starlink, an increasingly popular satellite-based internet and phone service company launched by Elon Musk in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“It’s a much closer gap than many people, who are not in the business, fully appreciate,” said the Jackson Hewitt expert.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

An international team of scientists has taken a closer look at how memory works in quantum systems and uncovered a surprising result.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

From the time we began dating he always made sure I was walking on the inside of the sidewalk, while he walked on the outside closer to the street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He shoved the book in place, then moved closer to me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu