closest
Example Sentences
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The closest alternatives would be crude from oil fields in Oman and the U.A.E., but these locations face their own challenges transporting oil to Asia, Shah said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The attack, he said, was the closest one yet to the European Union border.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
For 10 days, the center of the cinematic universe is the Toronto International Film Festival, whose closest geographical landmark is currently a ludicrous controversy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The closest he came was with two laps to go as Verstappen stumbled over some lapped cars, but despite a mistake at Turn Five, the Dutchman was able to hold on.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Lizzie, stop this. I’m your older brother. Right now I’m the closest thing you’ve got to a parent. I’m telling you—you are not going anywhere!”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
