closer

Example Sentences

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With geopolitical tensions flaring in the Middle East over the weekend, investors may want to pay attention to markets closer to home.

From Barron's

“If you would have asked me 60 days ago, we thought that we were closer to a return,” Jansen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’ll never hear out of this ear again,” I said mournfully, cautiously bringing the phone closer again.

From Literature

He walked casually around the perimeter of the circle, allowing everyone a closer look before stopping in the middle of the platform.

From Literature

Everyone else will go for a Liverpool win, and I am going to have to do the same - but it will be closer than you think.

From BBC