be close to
Example Sentences
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The phrase is repeated every time the teams dig deep enough to believe they may be close to a survivor.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The Daily Telegraph said it had obtained unredacted plans that showed Beijing planned to construct a "concealed chamber" among 208 "secret rooms" underneath the embassy, which would be close to sensitive underground communications cables.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In fact, it would be close to a wash this time next year — not accounting for the $1,000 or so you would be paying on your old house.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
The company expects the full plant to be close to starting by the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Irene wanted to be close to the trolley, Russell had said, so she could run into the city any time she wanted.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
