closest

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"The Canary Islands are the closest location with the necessary capabilities. Spain has a moral and legal obligation to assist these people, among whom are several Spanish citizens," the statement added.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“So, you’re essentially removing the staff and facilities that are closest to the locations of which they’re helping and supporting, and you’re also cutting off this critical research capability.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“The livestream isn’t being in nature, but it’s the closest thing that a lot of people get,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices, Intel’s closest competitor in the CPU market, gained 74% in April.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“We’re a bunch of towns away; we’re not the closest Catholic school for anybody to go to,” said Jeff.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott