Sentence examples for lay close to from inspiring English sources

As he lay close to death, the nation held its breath; when he rose again, the effect was almost Christlike.

To the north-east the Khorasan Gate lay close to the Tigris, leading to the bridge of boats across it.

When Mr Schäuble lay close to death in hospital in 1990, victim of a madman's gunshots, Mr Kohl was one of the first on the spot.

Violette expects Day, breaking from the No. 3 post, to lay close to E Dubai until the field turns for home.

In the ample night I lay close to Mother, until one day I found my place in her bed had been taken by my younger brother, Tony.

Rachel Nyirahabiyambere, 59, who has been in a vegetative state since suffering a major stroke, lay close to death in a Maryland nursing home early Friday, said her son, Jerome Ndayishimiye.

Nevertheless, the YRI lay closest to the HGDP-CEPH Yoruba in a cluster of African populations.

Thus, it lies close to the auditory cortex.

His sculptures often lie close to or on the floor.

Vouliagmeni lies close to the road to Athens' international airport.

It may lie close to the surface, superficialis, or deep, profundus.