closer

Example Sentences

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Some of the warmth will extend into Northern Ireland and southern Scotland with highs on Sunday of 20 to 22C, but it will be closer to average in more northern areas with 17 to 20C.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Argentine soccer genius had a closer relationship with the Azteca than most.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Last February, the Congressional Budget Office moved the insolvency timeline closer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond deep-space exploration, the technology could also improve missions closer to Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“Dad’s really upset about the gallery,” I whisper once he’s closer to me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold