Close
To settle
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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In a dance party for Performers, Serena naturally wants Ash to be her escort, but has to settle with Clemont since Serena's Shrinking V Iolet Eevee is close to Clemont's Bunnelby.
Source: Yank the Dog's Chain -
Knight Templar Big Brother: Ivan Popov in the GBA remake has a score to settle with the Dragon Twins for getting too close to his sister, Abby.
Source: Video Game / River City Ransom - I Need a Freaking Drink: Two close encounters of the fanged kind in 24 hours drive Doc to whiskey to settle his nerves.
Source: Literature / Sheep's Clothing
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