Sentence examples for close taking from inspiring English sources

But on January 18th the FDP came close, taking 16.2% of the vote in a state election in Hesse.

But Sanchez Vicario kept the match close, taking a 3-1 lead in the final set before faltering.

Müller kept the first two sets close, taking the first on a tie-break, but managed to win only three games thereafter.

Suma was the first senior leader in the civil service I saw up close taking management and leadership seriously, alongside his advisory role to ministers.

The couple were married for 60 years and were very close, taking weekly trips to concerts at the Southbank Centre and going to the theatre.

Perhaps I would rage at the gods, regret all that had gone unsaid, pull an article of clothing from her closet and hold it close, taking her in.

As the film festival nears its close, take a look at the stars' glamorous gowns from the Cannes' red carpet.

He and his father, always close, took their first flying lesson together when David was 13.

If you live close, take a bike ride or walk there.

Once you think you and her are quite close, take it a step further and become closer.

1976 -- The Schaefer Beer brewery closes, taking with it 850 jobs.