So they stuck closely to their new friends for these last precious hours.
The film sticks closely to the simple facts of the case.
The most important thing is to work out well in advance what works, and stick closely to that regime during the triathlon.
At first, you'll probably want to stick closely to the style and steps of the exercises.
But most Democrats stuck closely to their party line that now is not the time for tax cuts.
In their locality every effort should be made to stick closely to the principles of the work.
Lawmakers are sticking closely to the fiscal framework they put together last fall.
The story is told quite simply, sticking closely to the reported details of the Chittagong uprising.
Sticking closely together, they warn Boot that "if a story breaks, you'll be out in the cold."
If we agree a deal next week, the agreement to stick closely to the mandate will have been vindicated.