Example sentences of "a [adv] closer to " in BNC.
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| 1 | By the end of it all the mind-body problem will loom large — but this may be because we are now a little closer to it . |
| 2 | Three papers published recently in Science move us a little closer to understanding the basis of the disease , which turns out to be highly complex . |
| 3 | In this talk I want us to consider an image which I believe takes us a little closer to the meaning of the cross — the image of reconciliation and representation . |
| 4 | When they had quenched their thirst a little , they returned to the bushes to pick more berries , staying a little closer to each other . |
| 5 | She moved a little closer to him . |
| 6 | Whatever the wider influences the producers themselves were just experimenting , trying to cut costs and to standardize production , and trying to whip up some interest by injecting a little sensationalism into their films by sailing a little closer to the wind . |
| 7 | In Part Two I will suggest that if they are pushed a little closer to the classical position , via some judicious reinterpretation , the problems dealt with above are eased considerably . |
| 8 | If forced to be more exact , I think I would put the figure a little closer to 20 per cent than 30 per cent . |
| 9 | He shifted his stool a little closer to Roxborough 's ; at the same time , he organized a few ounces of beer into the young man 's jacket pocket . |
| 10 | The girl moved a little closer to the man , who put his hand ponderously , patriarchally , on her near shoulder . |
| 11 | The attendant watched her , hoping that she would get a little closer to the picture , so that he could relieve the boredom of his long day by telling her to stand back . |
| 12 | She came a little closer to Huy . |
| 13 | There is a skill in coping with real life software and once you realise this fact you can start to live with your computer in something a little closer to harmony ! |
| 14 | I would still however consider that the stop north of Scotmid would be a little closer to Low 's shop then the next stop once it is relocated at the southern end of St Patrick Square . |
| 15 | Kate said nothing , just cuddled a little closer to his bare chest , if that were possible , listening to the rapid beat of his heart . |
| 16 | I thank him with a glance and push it a little closer to her . |
| 17 | She knew they 'd been on the verge of drawing at least a little closer to each other , yet she had been the one to ruin the opportunity . |
| 18 | The minders moved a little closer to him and the partition shut out his view of the rest of the changing room . |
| 19 | Crawling a little closer to the heat , she wrapped herself up and lay down , pillowing her head on her arm as she stared at the flickering flames . |
| 20 | Well a little closer to home now for the rest of the sport in our roundup . |
| 21 | Are n't there causes a little closer to home they could be investigating ? |