Example sentences of "[indef pn] close to [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The difference is , the Luciferi have someone close to our hearts who betrays our every step and turn . |
| 2 | someone close to you subjects you to emotional blackmail/puts pressure on you ( ie ‘ It 'll be your fault if I drop dead with a heart attack . ’ |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | The Government recently announced the establishment of a further dozen environmentally sensitive areas , which included one close to my constituency on the south downs . |