close with
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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"This is a thrilling opportunity for fans to get up close with never-before-seen objects from Bowie's personal archive and to celebrate his remarkable story and extraordinary creative imagination."
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
"It would have been very close with George," the Italian said.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Larry Ellison is close with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with whom Trump has had a longstanding rapport.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
In addition to teammates, Sasaki has grown close with the Dodgers bullpen catchers, Hamlet Marte and Francisco Herrera.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Robbie held me close, with his hand on the small of my back.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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