- comparative of near.
nearer
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Even where rainfall was nearer to average, the rain did not fall continuously as is typical during the monsoon, instead flipping between long dry spells and extreme rainfall.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
In the nearer term, he cautioned, even a small amount of S&P 500 underperformance could trigger that momentum crowd to flee, speeding up a selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
As a result, the carmaker is set to significantly reduce its dealerships in the country from more than 150 to nearer 80 by the end of 2026.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Sterling is also at risk of falling as the budget draws nearer, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
He waited with bated breath as it came nearer.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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