closer

Example Sentences

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One wishes it were closer to the scale of something by John Chamberlain or Viola Frey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Alessandra Bielli, from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, has been leading a trial since 2019 exploring whether pingers are an effective long-term deterrent when used closer to shore.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond deep-space exploration, the technology could also improve missions closer to Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Scaringe said the company will reach profitability on a per-unit production basis with the R2 this year, but estimated that the company won’t turn an overall profit until closer to 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

One of the other adults in the group steps closer, away from the commotion, and asks for a table for six, and could they please sit outside, under the pavilion on the dock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam