Example sentences of "[noun pl] close to his [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In a lull of comparative quiet in the wind-driven roar of the rain , Hoc leaned towards his elder brother and put his lips close to his ear . |
| 2 | This is n't necessarily a good thing , but at least it gives you the opportunity to advance those big blocks of troops close to his army . |
| 3 | ’ I snarled but the landlord , the two thugs close to his shoulder , screamed his innocence . |
| 4 | ‘ Madam , I judge that my lord of Gloucester has the welfare of his nephews close to his heart , ’ the chancellor told her . |
| 5 | He discovered burning matches close to his barn and put out the fire . |
| 6 | Scott glanced at each of the policemen in turn , then motioned to the chairs close to his desk . |
| 7 | For the time being , however , Trevor Phillips , the League 's commercial director , is playing his cards close to his chest . |
| 8 | Murphy is playing his cards close to his chest . |
| 9 | Rosing , known for playing his cards close to his vest , declined to discuss specific products or the company 's intended customers . |