1.  A close examination of the figures revealed many discrepancies.

2.  A close friend who is a nudist, convinced Michelle to visit the community with him.

3.  A close inspection reveals that in a past life they were oxygen tanks.

4.  A close relationship with the father can offset some of the problems.

5.  A close scrutiny of films showing lions killing zebras does not bear this out.

6.  A close study of the small print will reveal that many of these insurance policies do not cover the cost of repairing storm damage.

7.  A close third was his upholding of conservative values.

8.  A close working relationship is crucial if policy is to develop smoothly and clearly.

9.  A closer examination of the Celtic Church reveals a much greater deviation from Rome than is generally acknowledged or even known.