closer

Example Sentences

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But it isn’t clear yet whether it has the capacity to deter a much bigger, closer enemy like Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But the Ducks would get no closer, with Vegas icing the game on two third-period goals from Pavel Dorofeyev, who had four goals in the final two games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Still, Palmer struck a confident tone: “Washington is now materially closer to passing legislation that could reshape the trajectory of the American digital asset ecosystem for years to come.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has been forging closer political and economic ties with Europe since taking office last year, raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Up Reisterstown the houses grow closer and closer together until they transition from freestanding homes to row houses, and then from row houses three windows wide to just two.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse