(Comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.
Baseball or softball relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games.
(Baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.
1 Some said later this year; others said 2020 was closer to reality.
2 However, today takes us one step closer to a more equal Britain.
3 It just means we're one step closer to home, right? I ask.
4 The answer to the question today, though, is surprisingly closer to home.
5 But that was not Jeffrey's problem his problem sounded closer to home.
6 However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer .
7 OPINION:WE ARE moving ever closer to real reform of our political infrastructure.
8 USCIS said separately that closer scrutiny could lead to longer processing times.
9 Zimbabwe has taken several steps closer to the abyss in recent days.
10 Bolts were used-butno closer than 15 feet apart; further if possible.
11 She said government estimates were that the number was closer to 4000.
12 China has long sought closer diplomatic ties and energy cooperation with Russia.
13 But closer to home, there's an example of how it does work.
14 Some economists suggest the true rate is closer to 11 per cent.
15 A similar point has been made by scholars working closer to home.
16 Cases live closer to nuclear power plants than the randomly selected controls.
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