closeness

Example Sentences

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His closeness to Sir Keir - as a seasoned political operator to a relatively inexperienced prime minister - meant he was seen as "proxy" for the PM.

From BBC

Mandelson's seeming closeness to Epstein has appalled Labour politicians of all generations – those for whom he's been an ally since the 1980s, or younger MPs who have benefited from his patronage.

From BBC

The emails suggest the closeness of Andrew to David Rowland, including that he was at Andrew's birthday party.

From BBC

The pair seem to have closely bonded while filming, and even have matching signet rings - although some have dismissed their closeness as a marketing stunt.

From BBC

Until recently, Zhang's abrupt sidelining was largely unexpected, due to his long military tenure and perceived closeness with Xi.

From Barron's