Example sentences of "[pron] close to his [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Tonks has for months been juggling the possibility of an All Black tour to South Africa next year — something close to his heart — but was aware that the continuing divisions between the rugby groups in the Republic made such a tour impossible . |
2 | This was a little unfortunate , the topic being one close to his lordship 's heart and one he was inclined to explicate at some length . |
3 | ‘ You , nervous ! ’ she scoffed , and did n't resist when he took her in his arms , cradling her close to his heart . |
4 | ‘ You know I 'm going to have to kiss you first , ’ he murmured seductively , dragging her close to his body . |
5 | Then he kissed her hand and held it close to his chest . |
6 | He glanced at his watch , bringing it close to his face because of the poor light . |
7 | Holding it close to his face between two big hands , speaking to the picture , he said , ‘ Sweet child . |
8 | The giant , Dan , lifted Newman 's glass and held it close to his mouth . |