Example sentences of "[prep] as close " in BNC.

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1 The first step is to ensure that the waste is disposed of as close to its source as possible .
2 Teaching , then , can be conceived of as a research activity whereby experimental techniques of instruction are designed to correspond with hypothetical principles of pedagogy , with provision made for mutual adjustment so as to bring validity of principle into as close an alignment as possible with the utility of technique .
3 I work with her , and I 'm about as close to her as anyone around here . ’
4 Sure , the Soviet Union wanted to shove pins into its rival from as close up as possible .
5 Clasp your toes and pull your feet in as close to you as possible .
6 Sitting with soles of the feet together , pull your feet in as close to you as possible .
7 Sitting with soles of the feet together , pull your feet in as close to you as possible .
8 Once the top section had been put into place and its edge tucked in as close to the body as possible , the lip of the base tray was eased towards the sides of the upper half and the joint soldered .
9 Since then it has been brilliantly restored to as close to its original condition as can be .
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