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Meanings of too close in English

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Usage of too close in English
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Polling shows the result of Thursday's vote is too close to call.
The Irish Times
2
The Arum had come way too close to their home this time.
Shadows
3
The final director's position was too close to call, the company said.
Reuters
4
It was far too public, and Narayan's bodyguards were way too close.
Sign of the cross
5
The vote in Oregon was too close to call early Wednesday morning.
Reuters
6
Not war, of course, but too close an approximation to be comfortable.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
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The National Trust said the turbines were too close to its lodge.
BBC
8
A moment later Lio came up and stood too close behind me.
Anathem
9
Perhaps the girl needed glasses; she often stood a little too close.
The Demon Lover
10
There was no time for discussion; the opposing fleets were too close.
The Universe — or Nothing
11
His partner must have moved in too close to use his radio.
Love at first sight
12
Networks reverse earlier call, saying Florida race is too close to call.
The Irish Times
13
I walk in all the way, careful not to stand too close.
The life you've imagined
14
Opinion polls show the November 6 election is too close to call.
Reuters
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But what he'd really felt was too close to something: a chimera.
Losing charlotte
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Murph didn't want to get too close, let herself be too vulnerable.
Small favor
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Too close through the time
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