Urgency and whimsy are close partners in Beck's world.
NATO still guarantees Europe's security and the security of America's close partners.
Microsoft has been willing to open its purse strings in the past to help close partners.
Theresa May has said we will remain "strong and close partners".
Their moods naturally arrange themselves, says Frayn, in the manner of all close partners.
We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence," May said.
She added: "We are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence.
This shows how, through well-aimed efforts and by building up mutual confidence, historical enemies can become close partners.
"Politically this agreement sends a strong message that the United States and Jordan are close partners," the ambassador said.
Friends and Rivals Close partners and good friends, Tim Cobb and Jeff Levy were also friendly rivals.
"There have been disruptions across a range of different countries who we work with as close partners.
