Sentence examples for close to leading from inspiring English sources

The batsman is also close to leading figures in the country from the world of cricket, business and entertainment.

Shaun King, who came close to leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an upset over the Rams on Sunday, was selected in the second.

He's carried Arsenal's goal threat near single-handedly – only Theo Walcott has managed more than 10 goals – and is close to leading them back into the Champions League.

Mr. Gellman also argues that Mr. Cheney, in trying to face down opposition from within the Justice Department, would "come close" to leading the Bush presidency "off a cliff".

Carlos Delgado, the Toronto first baseman, came close to leading the league in batting average, homers and R.B.I, but he was hurt when the Blue Jays did not make the playoffs.

But the parliamentary appearance of two senior Goldman figures also provided a unique insight into how the investment bank does business, including its determination to stay close to leading clients.

Farage has come closer to leading Britain out of Europe than I suspect even he ever dreamed.

Events, such as the recent i paper's iDebate in Leeds, bring students closer to leading political figures and are a perfect opportunity to initiate an excitement for politics among young people.

Perle traveled to Libya as a paid adviser to the Monitor Group, a prestigious Boston-based consulting firm with close ties to leading professors at the Harvard Business School.

Shungu's position allowed him to be incredibly close to events leading up to the fight.

He won't thrill like Pietersen but he will run his compadre close to be leading run-scorer.