closer
Example Sentences
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However the duo could not land Scotland's then first minister, though came closer to pulling it off than might be expected.
From BBC
Ross and Matt Duffer, the sibling masterminds behind Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” are closer to finding out if they’ve achieved that in the eyes of the show’s fans.
From Los Angeles Times
Both men felt they had been brought closer by the ceremony, especially by the promises they made to look after one another in times of sickness.
From BBC
In the SEC, games are closer still: Their 11.5-point average margin this year was the lowest in nearly 20 years.
"So much remains unknown, and each new discovery brings us closer to understanding and protecting the incredible biodiversity of life on our planet."
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
