closer

Example Sentences

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But the cost of your future home is more likely determined by changes happening closer to home.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

This is a rare combination which merits closer attention by markets, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

“Insurance costs, freight rates and political risk are still elevated, while the memorandum is closer to a fragile extension than a durable settlement,” Innes said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Can a closer UK-EU relationship be squared with that?

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

As I drew closer, the rocks turned into trees, then into a shaggy beast.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell