Then he felt the tug again, and a faint but familiar voice seemed to sound close by.

The running feet sounded too close around the corner.

The dragon's voice sounded so close and distinct, as though it were coming from Goldmoon.

But just then a voice sounded close and petulant.

She looked around for coyotes-they sounded close- and saw none.

"It sounds very close to what I'm looking for," Khalor replied.

His pizzicato becomes so strong at times that it sounds very close to Max's percussive effort.

It sounded very close to her right ear.

His rich voice sounded very close to Eve's head, which told her he'd bent down to study the work.

She tried to think, but the trucks suddenly sounded very close and darting panic made her break into a run.