closer

Example Sentences

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A title shot for Itauma is edging closer, although Usyk has previously ruled out facing him.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

That is because high gas prices have some people thinking about fun activities that are closer to them, though at some point inflation could make people stop spending on leisure altogether, she added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Authors of a related commentary agreed that the findings deserve closer attention from eye specialists and researchers.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Nathan Soto made it to the sixth inning for Birmingham before closer Aidan Martinez and his 92-mph fastball was summoned from the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

At the doorway I watched the horse come closer.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff