moving closer

Example Sentences

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Just five months ago, the core rate of inflation had slowed to a five-year low of 2.5% and was moving closer to the Fed’s 2% long-term target.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Evidence of stronger network utilization, accelerating industrial demand, or operating margin targets moving closer to prior peak levels would likely support a more favorable risk/reward profile.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But while some communities are moving closer to existing industrial facilities, there are also regulatory changes that are making it easier for industrial facilities to be built closer to communities, McCauly said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The benchmarks fell sharply in the previous session on signs that the two sides were moving closer to an agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The fire was only about a quarter of a mile from White’s wagon and was moving closer.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy