Sentence examples for close to thanking from inspiring English sources

But on Saturday, Stuttgart came very close to thanking their tormentor for a lovely 3-1 home defeat.

The Red Sox were alive, and they had their closer, Keith Foulke, to thank.

He was close to tears when thanking the Australian public, but declared that his retirement was a "joyous" occasion of celebration.

In closing, I want to thank the Sounders FC organization, the club's fans and the city of Seattle for this amazing run".

In closing, I want to thank you, mom.

In closing, I want to thank my family.

A sideways look at the man from Chelsea's media department, a little nod to indicate he knew what he was doing, then he was leaning forward in his chair and delivering a eulogy that strayed very close to a public thank you.

Find these people, stay close to them, and thank them for their friendship, love, and support.

And, to close, I'd like to thank Sera Gamble for seven years of hard work and passionate writing, and congratulate the talented Jeremy Carver for getting the chance to continue Sam and Dean's inspiring journey -- I'll certainly be along for the ride.

In closing, I'd like to thank our loyal subscribers for sticking with the magazine for as long as they did.

In closing I just want to thank all my new London friends who've helped me in the last 9 months as I launched Teamly.