1.   A closed door stops draughts spreading the flames, and dramatically slows the progress of a fire.

2.   A true cat abhors a closed door.

3.   Although America is a democracy, a lot of key Decisions are made behind closed doors by unelected advisers.

4.   And, unlike most other House panels, the ethics committee conducts virtually all of its business behind closed doors.

5.   As he reached the landing he paused, looking around at the five closed doors that faced him.

6.   As the jurors deliberated behind closed doors, the judge huddled with lawyers from both sides in his chambers.

7.   As the train slows, the man stands and walks to the closed doors at the middle of the car.

8.   Closed doors with Wilkinson usually meant that he had some especially juicy gossip or that he was fishing for information.

9.   Conference officials chuckled when they heard Mr Milosevic yelling at Mr Karadzic behind closed doors.

10.   Each band was identified only by a number, and they were Marked by adjudicators sitting behind closed doors.