moving closer

Example Sentences

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The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are moving closer to joining the fight in Iran.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, former Tottenham midfielder Andy Reid felt football was "moving closer and closer to being a non-contact sport".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

In January, the CPI rose by 2.4% year over year, moving closer to the Fed’s 2% target.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“Japan must face the reality that the U.S. is steadily moving closer to China,” said Seiko Mimaki, professor of international relations and political science at Japan’s Doshisha University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

She looked pained as she watched me moving closer to her.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat