1. A close examination of the figures revealed many discrepancies.
2. A close friend who is a nudist, convinced Michelle to visit the community with him.
3. A close inspection reveals that in a past life they were oxygen tanks.
4. A close relationship with the father can offset some of the problems.
5. A close scrutiny of films showing lions killing zebras does not bear this out.
6. A close study of the small print will reveal that many of these insurance policies do not cover the cost of repairing storm damage.
7. A close third was his upholding of conservative values.
8. A close working relationship is crucial if policy is to develop smoothly and clearly.
9. A closer examination of the Celtic Church reveals a much greater deviation from Rome than is generally acknowledged or even known.