Sentence examples for close to increasing from inspiring English sources

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.

McManaman, whose pace was the biggest threat to the home side in the opening half, went close to increasing Wigan's lead, dragging his shot narrowly wide at the end of a six-man move, but for much of the opening half the action was at the other end.

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.

In those cases it came close to increased understanding.

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

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is expected to move closer to increasing PATH fares and tolls on Hudson River crossings when it votes today on whether to hold public hearings on the proposal.

Some economists also warned that halting the asset-purchase plan might send a signal to the consumer that the Bank of England was moving closer to increasing interest rates again, which could stop any recovery in its tracks.

South Africa presented a new, long-awaited mineral rights law today, moving a step closer to increasing the state's control of the country's metal and mineral riches and opening them to more black ownership.