closest

Example Sentences

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Kolwezi, the closest town to the Kamoa site, is encircled by a dozen giant industrial mines.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

She said Fredrik Backman’s international mega-seller, “A Man Called Ove,” also published by Atria, is probably the closest comparison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

A Los Angeles firefighter testified that he saw flashes of light and heard loud noises that sounded like fireworks around midnight near the neighborhood closest to where the blaze sparked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The stories midshipmen seem less interested in, surprisingly, are the ones closest to home.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Phillip, closest to the Hood, looked over to Jack, then nodded.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley