Sentence examples for close to increased from inspiring English sources

In those cases it came close to increased understanding.

Crosby came close to increasing his point total, but he was robbed by acrobatic saves from goalie Martin Brodeur on at least three shots.

He came close to increasing his point total, but he was robbed by acrobatic saves from goalie Martin Brodeur on at least three shots.

The Buddies came close to increasing their lead when Stephen Mallan curled a 25-yard free kick inches wide of the target but one goal proved to be enough.

Gavin Reilly went close to increasing their lead before the inevitable Saints rally saw Michael O'Halloran spurn a good chance at the back post.

But the Toffees were worthy winners, Fellaini heading against the bar before Osman and Mirallas both went close to increasing the lead.

The Jags came close to increasing their lead when Fraser struck a 25-yard shot inches wide of the right-hand post.

Aston Villa forward Weimann went close to increasing the lead before Russell missed a great chance, only able to fire straight at the home goalkeeper Jorg Siebenhandl after being put through by Paul Hanlon.

Bellamy also thundered a first-half free-kick against the bar and his pace and swift passing style looked a perfect fit alongside Luis Suarez, who twice came close to increasing Liverpool's advantage before half-time.

They believe the breakthrough is a vital step closer to increased capabilities for earlier diagnosis of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and opens up possibilities for a new generation of targeted drugs.

As valiant as United's 10-men fought, City came closer to increasing their lead through Balotelli at the end.