As to
Close to
Close to adverb - (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Moreover wolves, which are genetically so close to dogs as to be practically the same species, are definitely carnivores.
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Justified in kayfabe by Reigns himself, stating he wanted to keep it close to his chest so as to make his own mark instead of waving his connections around.
Source: Wrestling / The Usos -
This trope explains why Nanoha isn't as close to Chrono as to the rest of her friends.
Source: Defeat Means Friendship
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