closest

Example Sentences

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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

CEOs should read the early signs, not filter them out: The people closest to customers and daily operations often see cracks before they become crises.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"The Canary Islands are the closest location with the necessary capabilities. Spain has a moral and legal obligation to assist these people, among whom are several Spanish citizens," the statement added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The health ministry said the World Health Organization had explained that the Canary Islands were "the closest place with the necessary capabilities" medically.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He looked between the few remaining sets, his forehead scrunched in thought, before finally choosing the ones closest to the fire, and the farthest away from everyone else.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin