Example sentences of "[prep] [noun pl] close to [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 ( Roughly , this involves averaging the usual periodogram in log-log space , giving unbiased independent estimates of known variance , and with distributions close to gaussian . )
2 When dealing with landowners it is best to be known to be always fair , with offers close to market value , or an explanation made when this is not possible .
3 In societies close to subsistence levels , there may be relatively little outside the ‘ world of work ’ , which occupies most of their individuals ' time and energy .
4 The Avon , Severn and Trent are all likely to feature in Denis ' matches for the rest of the season , although he is likely to stay away from events close to home where the meat has become the number one bait .
5 In such circumstances , lending will be at rates close to market rates and will be designed to avoid any distortion to bill rates .
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