follow closely
Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words
to follow someone at a very short distance
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Examples (20)
- The detective decided to follow the suspect closely through the crowded market.
- The announcement was followed closely by a sharp drop in stock prices.
- Johnson finished first, closely followed by Stevens and Higgins.
- His resignation followed closely after the scandal broke.
- The security team will follow the VIP closely during the entire event.
- The second earthquake followed closely on the heels of the first.
- Ray came out of the bedroom, Mary following closely behind.
- A period of economic decline followed closely behind the market crash.
- The journalist chose to follow the politician closely for her investigation.
- Her apology followed closely upon her controversial statement.
- As she walked home, she realized someone was following her closely.
- The company's bankruptcy followed closely after the failed merger.
- The bodyguard was instructed to follow his client closely at all times.
- A thunderstorm followed closely behind the sudden temperature drop.
- During the nature walk, students were told to follow their guide closely.
- The legislative changes followed closely in the wake of public outcry.
- The young wolf learned to follow the pack leader closely.
- His promotion followed closely after his successful presentation.
- Police officers will follow the suspect vehicle closely but maintain a safe distance.
- The peace talks followed closely upon the ceasefire agreement.