closer

Example Sentences

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As ocean temperatures climb, these species are more likely to overheat, which could shrink their habitable range and push them toward cooler regions closer to the poles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

But many Fed officials have said they’re wary of cutting rates until there’s progress on bringing inflation closer to the central bank’s 2% target.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

That means that boats will continue to take a detour from the prewar route that runs closer to the Iranian coastline and must be coordinated with Iran’s military External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Birmingham 2, Chatsworth 0: Nathan Soto threw six shutout innings and closer Aidan Martinez got three strikeouts in the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This move was bringing us closer to the life he’d always wanted.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu