closer
Example Sentences
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But as he moves closer to becoming king, the stain Andrew is leaving on the reputation of the Royal Family matters to an heir who says he wants to modernise and change.
From BBC
No City Section opponent had come closer than 21 points until San Pedro lost to the Dolphins in Saturday’s semifinals by 15 points.
From Los Angeles Times
The forwards went through the phases to edge them closer to the line before the ball was looped wide to the left wing for the impressive Josh Adams to touch down.
From Barron's
Temperatures reach their highest levels between 3000 and 4000 km above the clouds, while ion densities peak closer to 1000 km.
From Science Daily
Lagarde said she is considering her options for the future, including taking over the World Economic Forum after her role at the ECB ends, and hopes to be closer to her family.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
