closer

Example Sentences

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Authorities pushing for the fee hikes say Japan must align its visa- and residency-related fees closer to those of other G7 economies.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

He has a 2.37 ERA, and his 0.7 wins above replacement is better than any Dodgers reliever besides veteran closer Tanner Scott.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Before the arrests of Bennett and Chan, the figures for both nursery chains were much closer to the national average.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

"But understanding the limits of that tolerance -- and what happens when repair is incomplete -- brings us closer to understanding a range of neurological conditions."

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

At the top of the ridge he lifted his muzzle to catch the scent-laden winds, and again he caught it: quite close, and coming closer.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver