1.   But some noted that the kickoff event appears conspicuously closed to the public, with organizers very protective when it comes to reporters crashing the party.

2.   Each factor is essentially an escape hatch, though two of them already appear closed.

3.   The case appeared closed.

4.   To working parents, though, these tightly knit groups appear closed to them.

5.   His eye appeared almost closed in the eighth around but he continued to fight.

6.   His left eye appeared almost closed and the left side of his face was badly swollen.