closer

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Birmingham 2, Chatsworth 0: Nathan Soto threw six shutout innings and closer Aidan Martinez got three strikeouts in the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

That means that boats will continue to take a detour from the prewar route that runs closer to the Iranian coastline and must be coordinated with Iran’s military External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Tariff refunds are getting closer to flowing into bank accounts, with the U.S. government slated to start processing refund claims on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Europe-wide Stoxx 600 gains 1.2% to 624.12 points, edging closer to its pre-war record close of 633.85.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It sounded like a distant humming at first, then it became a droning, like a swarm of bees, a swarm that was coming closer, ever closer.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo