Closer
Closer adverb - (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance.
Outer
Outer adjective - Situated on the outside or farther out.
Both words in one sentence
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On the outer reaches, the laws being ignored are those of the Imperium and of common human decency; closer to the center, the laws being ignored are those of physics.
Source: Tabletop Game / Black Crusade -
Happily Adopted: Clark is from outer space, but he and his folks are closer than blood.
Source: Franchise / Superman - Midtown and Uptown are much closer to Downtown than they are to the actual outer boundaries of the city, which has expanded greatly since those names were given.
Source: Artifact Title / Real Life
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