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closer

[kloh-zer] / ˈkloʊ zər /
ADVERB
nearer
Synonyms
STRONG
close by nearby
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST








Example Sentences

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“Most importantly, it brings us closer to fulfilling our vision of tripling our footprint while staying true to the values and mission that got us here.”

From Barron's

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

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Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

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“How does that help? Does that get us closer to finding Nancy?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Grainger typically trade for closer to 30 times and 25 times, respectively.

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