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closely
  • a word derived from close.

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Co-author Dr. Stefan Reimann, whose research team in Switzerland closely monitor the atmospheric abundance TFA-forming F-gases, said evidence of increasing contamination is appearing around the world.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Texas Tech has promised to monitor him closely to ensure he is no longer betting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"A black face is very rare but there is a heron from North America that is very similar, the little blue heron, but they have different qualities if you look closely."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Jonathan and I closely align on the solutions to fix our government and our economy,” Wessels said.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The older woman led the way, followed closely by the wolf.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley