1.   An allied party of economic reformers did well enough to bring Putin close to a working majority.

2.   It was time to bring a close to that last championship season.

3.   Like many others in the business, Karen Culler came to winemaking as a second career, to bring her close to the land.

4.   One thing that brought her close to Picasso was that she had been raised in Argentina and spoke Spanish.

5.   She had long been friends with Degas, while her affection for working outdoors brought her close to Monet and Renoir.

6.   That deal will bring Heckmann close to his goal of creating a one-stop shop, with everything from bottled water to filters, valves and pipes.

7.   That would bring a close to seven decades when governing party presidents ruled with nearly imperial command, without any check on their power from the legislature.

8.   These hot flows then begin to speed up, much as ice skaters spin faster when they bring their arms close to their bodies.

9.   Two years ago, that same message failed to bring Buchanan close to the White House.

10.   War brought Djilas close to Tito.