Example sentences of "[vb base] to [be] close to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fine songs such as ‘ Mean To Me ’ or ‘ I Ca n't Get Started ’ appear to be close to perfect here but such trifles as ‘ With Thee I Swing ’ and ‘ You 're Too Lovely To Last ’ are just as charming because the singer gives them the same sensitive treatment . |
| 2 | If you want to be close to the centre there 's a campsite within the grounds . |
| 3 | The village is the place to stay if you enjoy a relaxed , informal atmosphere and want to be close to all the activities . |
| 4 | Within five years we want to be close to 15 per cent . ’ |
| 5 | Unfortunately , the 50Hz or 60Hz frequencies , relating to the two-pole magnetising rotor fields on synchronous alternators ( running at a speed of 3,000 or 3,600 rpm ) , happen to be close to the frequency at which ions in bodies respond to , while in 50µT of the geomagnetic field . |
| 6 | Keeping some sort of balance is something I suspect to be close to the corporate heart of Switchboard , though usually unspoken . |
| 7 | It 's not advisable to try and cut them out yourself as they tend to be close to the skin . |
| 8 | This is a traditional , well-established hotel and is ideal for those who wish to be close to the town 's many amenities — shops , restaurants and sights — and yet seek the peace and tranquillity which can be found in the hotel 's beautiful gardens . |
| 9 | We can not live in isolation if we wish to be close to God . |
| 10 | Smoke alarms need to be close to where a fire is most likely to break out , but also in a position where an alarm can be heard throughout your home especially when you 're asleep . |
| 11 | I 'm very much a family man and need to be close to those I love . ’ |