closer

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Tariff refunds are getting closer to flowing into bank accounts, with the U.S. government slated to start processing refund claims on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Europe-wide Stoxx 600 gains 1.2% to 624.12 points, edging closer to its pre-war record close of 633.85.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That means that boats will continue to take a detour from the prewar route that runs closer to the Iranian coastline and must be coordinated with Iran’s military External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But peer a little closer, and one could see that the brushstrokes lost their consistency and that the lines were harsher, more aggravated.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

In a while it seems as if the lights will never get closer and the dogs break down into a fast trot that carries them all the way in.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen