1.   At first they kept close to the little river.

2.   He kept close behind, not exerting himself.

3.   He turned right, keeping close to the shops on his left, using them as a guide.

4.   Notice how the compact legs are enabling the body to keep close to the board.

5.   She also kept close to the progress of the research projects.

6.   The exposure was a little frightening at first and instinctively he kept close to walls.

7.   The little boy kept close to his mother.

8.   They kept as close as they could to the east bank of the stream and held generally towards the north.

9.   But neither Hannele nor Edward felt like talking, and the seaman stared ahead, keeping close inshore, avoiding hidden rocks.