I locked the porch door behind me and kept very close to the side of the house.

Then I kept very close to the wall and walked along its length.

"If they keep close - 5, 6 or 7 points - he can take over a game."

From now on, Harry's lone task would be to keep close beside the suspect.

Stelmach had nothing to say, but kept very close to the others.

She followed him, keeping close and clinging to his arm for comfort.

You are kept so very close to it in a cart, you see.

The sheriff kept very close to his companion as the pair entered the house.

But she didn't say anything, only kept very close to Mike.

The ranks were to be kept absolutely close and compact.