1.   Being in New York would also put him closer to his mother in Rhode Island, where he grew up.

2.   A Roche-SmithKline merger would put it closer to that, though not all the way.

3.   Every step they have taken this season either makes history or puts them closer to making more history.

4.   Experiments on lamb fetuses may have put scientists closer to developing tissues for repairing birth defects in newborns.

5.   He pressed the company to adhere to a budget and move out of Washington to cheaper offices that would put it closer to its rural customers.

6.   He will pick up six hours of Spanish, which will put him closer to his goal of graduating in December.

7.   Its very confusion, however, may put it closer in step with the times than it has ever been.

8.   Securities firms who used to put China watchers in Hong Kong will have the option to put them closer to the companies they deal with.

9.   Some public opinion polls that showed Balladur the front-runner two months ago and Chirac way ahead two weeks ago now put them closer together.

10.   That puts Chrysler closer than Ford or GM in finishing its triennial labor union negotiations in North America.