closest

Example Sentences

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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

The widely-tracked Russell 1000 is the closest to a pure measure of the top companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“The livestream isn’t being in nature, but it’s the closest thing that a lot of people get,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Back home, the closest I ever got to nature was when I watched pigeons fighting over pizza crusts on the sidewalk.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth