closer

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Adler moves closer, like her arms are itching to hold Boo.

From Literature

"We're getting closer and closer to being back in the fields," they added.

From BBC

That era is starting to feel a bit closer.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are empowering states to lead, protecting our children from increased consumption of highly processed foods, and moving one step closer to the president’s promise to Make America Healthy Again,” Rollins said.

From The Wall Street Journal

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.

From Barron's