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"this close to" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is used to refer to how close something is to being finished or happening, and is often used for emphasis. Example: I'm this close to finishing my project.
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Are we this close to the edge?
Not this close to water.
Is this close to the truth?
"I came this close to walking away," Mr. Breitbach said.
"I love being this close to history," Lewis said.
"I'm glad I can be this close to him.
"I think it comes this close to stealing public money".
You don't get this close to animals in zoos.
Being this close to the water is incredible.
It says, "Sit This Close to the Captain".
Memories of being this close to other young bodies.
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