closest

Example Sentences

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The neighborhood visited by the cougar is several miles from the closest foothills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

CEOs should read the early signs, not filter them out: The people closest to customers and daily operations often see cracks before they become crises.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

European leaders are descending on Armenia for two unprecedented summits in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the South Caucasus.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

“Lizzie, stop this. I’m your older brother. Right now I’m the closest thing you’ve got to a parent. I’m telling you—you are not going anywhere!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin