21.   And somewhere, close by, so are the criminals.

22.   And those two are to close by the end of the decade.

23.   Anyway, the restaurants close by sundown.

24.   Both boards approved the agreement today, and expect the merger to close by year-end or early next year.

25.   A constable is both your neighbor and your protector, someone you know personally and know you can depend on when you need help, quick and close by.

26.   A high-powered computer seems less intimidating sitting on a wicker desk or with wicker desk accessories close by.

27.   A series of small airports lay that way, and he said several had motels close by in case we got stuck.

28.   A tinplate mill will close by March.

29.   A spokesman for the companies said the merger is expected to close by mid-year.

30.   A. We had been told it would close by the end of the year, but processing it could take longer than we thought.