Sentence examples for closely trailing from inspiring English sources

The phrase "closely trailing" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe something that is following closely behind another object or entity, often in a competitive context. Example: "The runner was closely trailing the leader as they approached the finish line."

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I was closely trailing my mother-in-law, who was closely trailing Mr. Call.

Now the euro is closely trailing — in fact, right now, neatly leading — the dollar, and there is no surprise left on any menu or meter.

Mr. Enders was speaking at an event to announce that Airbus had booked orders for a record 1,341 planes in 2007, closely trailing the 1,413 orders reported by Boeing this month.

Except for a venture into Middle Eastern modes for "L'Amour Bon Dieu l'Amour," a song about the varieties of sex found in Egyptian pop songs, the arrangements adhere to the standard mode of traditional European pop, with two female backup singers closely trailing the star.

A Monmouth poll released Tuesday shows him closely trailing Rouda.  .

I walked in first, with my mom closely trailing behind me.

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Indulgence is often closely trailed by its chubby sidekick, overindulgence.

(She will be closely trailed by athletic Secret Service agents).

Alonso led from the start but was pressured throughout by Vettel, who closely trailed over the final two laps.

To research his book, Mr. Bissinger so closely trailed Mr. Rendell that he was often mistaken for an aide.

Rob Ford and ice storms notwithstanding, Toronto tops the list, following by Vancouver and Calgary and closely trailed by several US cities.

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