closest

Example Sentences

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This potentially traumatic subplot is the closest “Renoir” gets to traditional suspense, but even here Hayakawa adopts a muted approach, sidestepping shock value for bittersweet commentary about young people’s confusion around love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But her latest role in comedy-drama Alice and Steve may be the closest she's come to playing herself.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Such assertions do not reflect the realities of modern Korea and risk undermining confidence in one of America’s closest allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

UBS was strongarmed into a quickfire takeover of its closest domestic rival to prevent a major blow to Switzerland's financial stability.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Natalie was closest, and she held Churro tight as she climbed down the steps.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz