101.   Although Bush Key is closed to human visitors during the period, she adds, the nesting spectacle is easily seen from the fort with binoculars.

102.   Although he declined to elaborate on any plans, sources close to the museum said that the plans included creating tiered steps that form a semicircle.

103.   Although GE would not confirm the negotiations, which were reported in several Japanese newspapers, people close to the company say talks are in progress.

104.   Although Lamour worked closely with Hope and Crosby for many years, she said that she was not close to them personally.

105.   Although Moscow has consistently advanced much lower casualty figures, senior Russian officials have conceded, at least in private, that the operation has been close to catastrophic.

106.   Although it has made significant inroads in providing lawyers for the poor, its supporters say it has never come close to providing the representation that the poor need.

107.   Although it is a comfortable social cocoon for its members, the council is not closed to newcomers.

108.   Always close to the vest.

109.   America was then closed to them.

110.   An announcement is expected Thursday, people close to the company said.