closest

Example Sentences

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Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Friar has been tight-lipped about the company’s public listing plans, even to some of OpenAI’s closest investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The Solomon Islands are seen as one of China's closest partners and backers in the South Pacific, and they signed a secretive security pact in 2022.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He stretched one of his front hooves onto the closest rock, testing it for any wobbliness.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el