closer

Example Sentences

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This reality is closer than most people imagine.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"The closer we get, the relevance and importance of the match increases," admitted Arteta, whose side have finished runners-up for the past three seasons.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They improved to 10-3, winning despite closer Edwin Díaz’s first blown save as a Dodger.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Scientists are now paying closer attention to Tau hyperphosphorylation, a process that leads to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles and the loss of brain cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

In the doorway of my assigned room on the third floor I could see the dim outline of a body in the bed closest to the door and an empty bed closer to the window.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse