Example sentences of "[verb] closely upon " in BNC.
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| 1 | Process rights are modelled closely upon those of ordinary courts , and any balancing is undertaken within this context . |
| 2 | S. Mark 's Cathedral appears to be a complicated building , not easy to define , either from the façade in the great piazza or from the interior , and it is not easy to view from other aspects as buildings crowd closely upon it . |
| 3 | While Liz was nibbling pistachio nuts , surveying dominions , Shirley , hot , red and angry ( but not appearing to be angry ) was listening yet once more to her mother-in-law 's description of her digestive system and what the doctor had said about the swelling of her legs , a commentary which followed closely upon her complaints about the absence of her two older grandchildren who had ( in Shirley 's view very wisely ) buggered off to a disco at Maid Marian 's Nitespot . |
| 4 | A series of objectives were drawn up which followed closely upon the views of progressive planners : they included controlled development of all areas and the utilisation of land to the best advantage , the limitation of urban expansion , redevelopment of congested areas , the correlation of transport and amenities , improved architectural treatment , and the preservation of places of historic interest , national parks and coastal areas . |
| 5 | ‘ This ? ’ said Hugh , staring closely upon the stone . |
| 6 | She leaned down to check closely upon the steady rise and fall of his chest , and the slight , rhythmic warmth of the air expelled from his lungs . |