Example sentences of "held close to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The view of a matchbox held close to the viewer 's nose gave a clue to the multiple vision of Cubism and Futurism . |
| 2 | With the candle-flame held close to the page , listening for the measured tread of the warder on the stone-flagged corridor outside , he would allow his thoughts to escape to the sun-drenched wilderness of Coral Island ; to the wind-swept moors of Wuthering Heights . |
| 3 | • Fins held close to the body |
| 4 | A ceremonial sword was then taken from a wall and held close to Holiday . |
| 5 | Even if it meant disturbing her , waking her so that she cried when put down again , she must be lifted up in Alice 's arms , held close to her and kissed goodbye . |
| 6 | Donna crouched where she was , the Beretta held close to her , the stink of cordite strong in her nostrils . |
| 7 | The horror of the memory made it all too easy to choke and scream , but to her relief her performance was cut short in seconds as the door burst open , the light snapped on and she was in Penry 's arms , held close to his chest , and so glad to be there that not even her guilt could mar the joy of the moment . |