closest

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Closest to the core is hot, ionized gas, followed by cooler regions rich in molecular hydrogen.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

"Closest thing was Shaq but Bigs have to pair up and Kobe was the juice. Bron had no need and had all the influence. I can debate this all day."

From Fox News • Dec. 23, 2021

Closest challengers Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-1 and Liverpool beat Southampton 4-0 to reduce the gap in the title race.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2021

Closest is Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger, who would need about five more seasons to get there.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2021

Closest to where Robbie sat were the books of his new interest.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan