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In a close-to-human face, every inhuman trait becomes magnified.

Back then, he often expressed beliefs that seemed close-to-in-line with his father's worldview.

Instead of rushing to malls for last-minute shopping, people are rushing online for close-to-last-minute shopping.

Once inside, I find theaters that are close-to-full but none that are sold out.

But the second semi, between Germany and Spain should be yet another too-close-to-call classic.

It is very close to-night and there is an uneasy feeling in the air; the captain did not appear at dinner.

For stiffening the neck and hardening the heart, commend me to the close-to-nature life of the farmer.

And now I cannot close to-day's record without a word of the disgusting influence around us.

Do not mourn for the harmless part assigned to you in the tragedy which will close to-morrow.

My Fellow-citizens—We close to-night a whole week of travel, a whole week of hand-shaking, a whole week of talking.