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In greater proximity (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

closer

(Other definitions for closer that I've seen before include "Nearer as to time or event" , "Comparatively near" , "Stuffier" , "One winds up" , "more reticent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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