Example sentences of "[noun pl] [conj] [vb past] [pers pn] close " in BNC.
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| 1 | His voice dropped to a low note of affection as he slid an arm around her shoulders and drew her close to his side . |
| 2 | ‘ Oh , now , it 's not been as bad as that , ’ he said , shamefaced , and laid his arm awkwardly round her shoulders and drew her close to him . |
| 3 | Although Father and Helmut did business with one another , it was their work for refugees that brought them close and endeared Helmut to Mother and Father . |
| 4 | Hari held out her arms and drew him close . |
| 5 | He kissed her , without undue passion , and , despite herself , Shelley reached up her arms and held him close . |
| 6 | One or two snatched up their children and held them close , making signs to warn off the evil eye . |