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

I got a call from the conservative radio host and grassroots organizer Charlie Kirk, who had become one of my closest friends over the last few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The third-placed candidate Paloma Valencia, a conservative, has thrown her support behind the right-wing showman, putting him in pole position to become the next president of one of Washington's closest South American allies.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The technology will still be unable to pick out the closest offsides, while there are limitations if players are on the ground or if there are several too close together.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He could cross the bridge and walk to Beaverville, the closest town.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret