Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] close [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He moved a little nearer but still kept close to cover . |
| 2 | ‘ The use of bed and breakfast is still hovering close to record levels , ’ says Pawson , ‘ It is only through the boom in short-term leasing that boroughs have been able to avoid further increases in hotel placements . ’ |
| 3 | The forwards exerted pressure from time to time , with Thompson and the substitute Garcia both going close to scoring . |
| 4 | Piece of blue polythene sheeting used to carry coals also discovered close to scene of fire where human remains found . |
| 5 | Deserts and semi-deserts , often hunting close to bedouin and other nomad encampments . |