Example Sentences

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Blackstone’s withdrawals were being closely watched as an early second-quarter gauge on whether investors continued to race for the exits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But whoever does sign on will be intensely scrutinized while the Nielsen numbers are closely watched.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

These results closely matched the biological mechanisms observed in the mouse studies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The sites closely resemble fifa.com, stamped with official branding of the World Cup and payment partner Visa.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Dancing over the widening cracks, holding her closely, I drew her toward the doors to safety.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott