closest

Example Sentences

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The Red Roses have won all four meetings, but only prevailed in last year's Grand Slam decider at Allianz Stadium by a point, the closest their record 37-game winning run has come to ending.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

Spain's health ministry said on Tuesday the ship was due to arrive in the Canaries in "three to four days", adding that the island chain was the closest place with the necessary facilities.

From Barron's • May 6, 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