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Meanings of closer in английском

португальский
mais perto

(Comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.

mais perto

Baseball or softball relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games.

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Examples for "cl"
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The transaction is still subject to various conditions preceding final anti-trust cl
Reuters
2
He goes in North Park, cl'ar over to Granby and Grand Lake.
David Lannarck, Midget / An Adventure Story
3
I seen it cl'ar as sunshine when I was ten year ole.
A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Havilan...
4
He had one liter of water and 300cl of energy gels.
Climbing Magazine
5
In sum way he clim' ober de yawd fence an' got cl'ar 'way.
The Kentucky Ranger
1
Also read: Brilliant Khuzwayo: Agent reveals shot-stopper is close to joining Pirates
The South African
2
Another says, I was surprised by how well this draft stopper works.
NY Magazine
3
Not infrequently one end of the handle terminated in a tobacco stopper.
Chats on Household Curios
4
The seaman stationed at the stopper obeyed, and down went the anchor.
The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific
5
And he filled the bottle with water and put back the stopper.
Seven O'Clock Stories
1
Phil Hexter, Cardiff · I know most people will not have heard of him but I nominate the Seattle Mariners closing pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki.
The Guardian
2
Nick Walsh opines: "With such a narrow lead and the clock running down surely the USA will be bringing on a closing pitcher any minute."
The Guardian

(Baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.

Usage of closer in английском
1
Some said later this year; others said 2020 was closer to reality.
Wired
2
However, today takes us one step closer to a more equal Britain.
The Guardian
3
It just means we're one step closer to home, right? I ask.
The Hunger Games
4
The answer to the question today, though, is surprisingly closer to home.
Independent.ie
5
But that was not Jeffrey's problem his problem sounded closer to home.
The hellfire club
6
However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer.
Reuters
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OPINION:WE ARE moving ever closer to real reform of our political infrastructure.
The Irish Times
8
USCIS said separately that closer scrutiny could lead to longer processing times.
Reuters
9
Zimbabwe has taken several steps closer to the abyss in recent days.
The Irish Times
10
Bolts were used-butno closer than 15 feet apart; further if possible.
Rock and Ice Magazine
11
She said government estimates were that the number was closer to 4000.
Radio NZ
12
China has long sought closer diplomatic ties and energy cooperation with Russia.
Reuters
13
But closer to home, there's an example of how it does work.
Radio NZ
14
Some economists suggest the true rate is closer to 11 per cent.
News.com.au
15
A similar point has been made by scholars working closer to home.
Radio NZ
16
Cases live closer to nuclear power plants than the randomly selected controls.
Pubmed
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Common
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