Example sentences of "they [vb past] close to the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As they passed close to the couple at table both the women recoiled as if the Devil himself had suddenly sprung up between them . |
| 2 | They stopped close to the step where he was standing . |
| 3 | The light of water showed through the tree trunks as they drew close to the narrow wood along the lake but once on the fringe of the trees they lost all resentment at the sight of the thick floor of bluebells beneath the trees . |
| 4 | Even Sheila grew a little afraid as they drew close to the house . |
| 5 | As they drew close to the outskirts of Chichester itself rain clouds were gathering . |
| 6 | Through a string of three rooms they came close to the Ballroom ; only an ante-room divided them from it . |
| 7 | And they came close to the wall of flint where Wynne-Jones waited , breathless with anticipation . |
| 8 | They stayed close to the Oaks , as if they considered it their duty , and they looked as if they might find life a serious business . |