closer

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“Insurance costs, freight rates and political risk are still elevated, while the memorandum is closer to a fragile extension than a durable settlement,” Innes said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The draw and performance against Ghana was not dazzling but the point puts England closer to finishing first in Group L.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Then the youngest of the trio, the front-seat passenger, whom Shahsavani believed was closer to 10, joined the duo in sitting on the window opening as the vehicle passed Stewart Street.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Sometimes I have to lean my face closer to the screen to hear what he has to say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Clare crept closer, the sound of his approach buried beneath the human commotion.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman