closer
Example Sentences
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Expand has said relocating will allow it to be closer to other energy companies and customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Most of Mekelle's stores remained shuttered on Sunday, with several business owners taking pains to hide their stocks from Thursday as the federal forces drew closer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Dale's younger sister said the 21-year-old was a "very big part" of her life and said "towards the end is when we got closer, we went everywhere together".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Global connection came with a kind of dispersion, diluting shared connections closer to home while allowing for worldwide discovery.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
As Hesterfowl’s cabin loomed closer, it became clear exactly how far it had fallen into ruin.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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