closer

Example Sentences

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That’s why when, months ago, he first saw the abandoned trailer along the side of the road on Old Highway 80, he had to stop to take a closer look.

From Los Angeles Times

To resolve this long standing conflict, an international research team led by Dr. M. Eleonora Rossi of the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences took a closer look at how sponge skeletons evolved.

From Science Daily

Their goal is to move closer to a future in which familiar compounds help guide advanced precision medicine.

From Science Daily

No City opponent came closer than 15 points against Palisades, which now waits to see what division it will play in for the state playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

The department said that the coffee shop was closer to his home compared to being released "directly from the Border Patrol station" and it was determined to be "a warm, safe location".

From BBC