Sentence examples for close to the highest from inspiring English sources

That was close to the highest reading Clemens achieved on the radar gun last season.

The homeownership rate is now 68percentt, close to the highest ever.

That's close to the highest level since Greece restructured its debts in February 2012.

The census data also showed nearly 47 million people living in poverty — close to the highest level in two decades.

He points out that Sprinter Sacre, on 183, is already close to the highest ratings allotted to the likes of Moscow Flyer (184) and Kauto Star (191).

That made Mr. Obama the central figure in 72percentt of political stories that week, close to the highest level of coverage of any figure during the campaign.

Oil prices that are close to the highest in a decade and steep government fuel taxes have produced protests in Europe.

At its very best (the parts with Ms. Whelan), it comes plausibly close to the highest levels in Mr. Wheeldon's impressive canon.

There was no explanation in the one-page statement for the high rate of taxes, which was close to the highest federal tax rate, 39.6percentt.

Hers was obviously a small family; at 5ft 7In, I am close to the highest mark, belonging to the artist's cousin Gabriel.

Two, if the Avalanche offer is anywhere close to the highest bid from the Rangers or any other team, he is expected to re-sign with the reigning Cup champions.