Close
Close adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.
Usage example: the kind of folks who are very close when charity calls
Free
Free adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.
Usage example: the lottery winner was very free with his money
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Both words in one sentence
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The reason is that they just get a free move, not a free attack, so even if they completely close the distance and reach their attacker they can only stand next to him and do nothing until the next turn.
Source: Video Game / XCOM: Enemy Unknown -
The Ol-zhaan elite are forbidden marriages and family, but are free to have "close communion" with other Ol-Zhaan.
Source: Free-Love Future -
Feel free to contribute.This game provides examples of: open/close all folders A-H Abduction Is Love: Inverted with Zidane kidnapping Garnet, only for him to start to like her.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy IX
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