I tried a random sequence, but the thing closed down.

Little things such as chewing with one's mouth closed really work.

When he opened them, however, the reality was that things were closing in on him.

Good thing that I'd not closed the door on him.

The thing not only closed the distance but started to pass him.

"One more thing, but you must close your eyes now."

If they want to keep the thing closed up and secret it's their business.

The things were almost on them, only a few yards behind and closing quickly.

"It was time to face that issue, to see this thing closed," she said.

There was no use, he knew, to struggle, for at every movement of his body the thing would only close the tighter.