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I’ve become really close with my sister-in-law, and almost every Sunday, we meet for what we call “tea time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
On Sunday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told state television that a deal was close with Oman, which sits on the other side of the strait, over a new route through it.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Zhou revealed little about himself to Simpson and in court filings, except that he is Christian and close with his parents, whom he said were excited to become grandparents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
While a final agreement still needs to be reached, sources indicate a deal between the clubs is now close, with discussions at an advanced stage.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Clutching Lyra close with one arm, holding Alice’s hand with the other hand, he scrambled along the wall of the pub to the back door.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
