Sentences with phrase «strikes close to home»

If this strikes close to home, catch yourself in the act.

When an unfortunate event strikes close to home, you might need to file a claim with your insurance company.

«And then the chaos strikes close to home; sometimes even in our home.

But they're actually taking on another issue that strikes close to home, and they're letting the world know about it They're calling their group «Rebels to the Pebble» and asking people everywhere to support their cause.

But he was unable to stay away.When the trail of the Campus Killer strikes close to home, can Jack protect Bethany long enough to give her what she needs?

The Onion, a humor website, takes on TFA in Humor strikes close to home.

Yet when tragedy strikes close to home, these fathers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith.

The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism... review — social anger strikes close to home

After rolling through Asia, Trump struck closer to home to comment on another country he's increasingly alienated throughout his campaign and the opening weeks of his presidency — Mexico.

Rick Reilly's musing on famous names (THE LIFE OF REILLY, April 27) struck close to home.

«Study of altruism during the Ebola outbreak suggests good intentions are in the details: Intention is greater when the news stories about the issue strike closer to home.»

The Paris terror attacks and «Je Suis Charlie» were among the evening's themes, striking close to home with many of the HFPA members as well as winners and nominees.

The student had lacked drive and enthusiasm in the past, but the event struck close to home and ignited a passion for learning that turned into a successful video news story.

When Scarpetta learns that her old nemesis, Carrie Grethen, is involved, the investigation gets personal and tragedy strikes closer to home.

And when Scarpetta learns that her old nemesis, Carrie Grethen, is somehow involved, the investigation gets personal and tragedy strikes closer to home.

The findings match forecasts for Arctic greening predicted by various other methods, and they foreshadow effects that will strike closer to home later, Forbes said.

Not exact matches

Bush was closer to her father than to her mother, Pauline Robinson Pierce, whom she described as a «striking beauty» who «knew how to keep an exquisite home» yet didn't fully appreciate the blessings in her life.

Then it was about Arrieta and the Chicago bullpen holding off the Indians the rest of the way — Arrieta struck out nine with two runs allowed in 5-2/3, Mike Montgomery threw a scoreless inning, then Joe Maddon once again went to his closer in a win - or - go - home situation.

Came closest to scoring for the home side as his strike deflected off Gary Cahill onto the Chelsea cross bar — aside from that was wasteful when in good positions.

Pablo Infante then gave the home side hope, leveling after 57 minutes with a Roy of the rovers strike, but the final half hour was a long one with both sides coming close to adding to the score.

Cesc Fabregas and Branislav Ivanovic struck for the visitors after Shane Long's opener for the home side, moving the Blues close to the top half of the table.

The hosts were ahead inside six minutes when on - loan Arsenal forward Lucas Perez slotted home from the penalty spot but Rolan struck from close range just before the interval to level proceedings.

An end - to - end first half began with Northampton striking first after six minutes when skipper Taylor glanced home Matt Grimes» corner from close range.

But I am struck by an example from a Parliamentary system closer to home.

Immigration and asylum reporting centres were closed, hundreds of asylum interviews cancelled and juxtaposed immigration controls at Calais non-operational today, as up to 10,500 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Home Office and Border and Immigration Agency, went on strike today.

For a room in which crime is often discussed in the abstract, Tuesday's shooting struck unusually close to home.

Coronal mass ejections (CMEs), which cause magnetic storms, can strike even closer to home (see «Shock wave blackout»).

But smaller - scale bursts called terrestrial gamma - ray flashes (TGFs) can occur much closer to home, erupting thousands of times a year in association with lightning strikes during storms in Earth's atmosphere.

In 2014, the world looked on eagerly as a probe landed on a comet for the first time, as a test flight brought humans one step closer to Mars, and as astronauts tweeted home striking images from space, giving those left behind on Earth the sense that they were along for the ride.

LAPD veteran Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) has borne personal witness to the worst that the streets have to offer, and when his partner, Detective Terrance Washington (Terry Crews), is killed the violence strikes a bit too close to home.

Because their affinity for theft has struck a little too close to home, one of Söze's representatives, a mysterious man played by the late, great Pete Postlethwaite informs them they can avoid certain death if they disrupt a major coke deal about to go down in the Bay, one that stands to net a competing drug lord $ 91 million.

But the real «whether» that has yet to be predicted for this tale is whether or not audiences — especially those who live in storm ravaged areas — will want to pay money to see a fictional version of terrifying events that may have already struck too close to home.

Cartel Land Matthew Heineman's film struck really close to home for me.

I suppose I'm not a huge fan of Fast Times because it strikes a little too close to home.

Talkers have the distance to raise hard truths that can be tough for educators to address simply because they strike so close to home.

Her favorite quote is from Babe Ruth: «Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.»

The New York Times bestselling author of Tough Cookie dishes up another tasty treat of murder and mystery — as caterer turned sleuth Goldy Schulz stirs up a heap of trouble while trying not to get burned by a killer who is striking far too close to home....

Strikes a little too close to home at times.

The enemies are spaced out enough that it doesn't drive you crazy, but close enough that you can use the homing attack to chain together strikes and move through the level faster.

Yukari is a frustrating ranged character, connected and whiffed strikes with Junpei's bat build to a power - up if he gets enough «home runs,» and the Persona-less Sho Minazuki fights with raw physical talent and constant up - close harassment.

Far Cry 5 sparked up quite a bit of controversy when it was revealed to have a villainous cult that struck a bit too close to home for some, but things went quiet for a bit.

This all strikes very close to home; I am writing this post from a cabin in the woods because I can, thanks to the spread of decent Internet.

That strikes far closer to home.

Closer to home for me were the devastating tornados that struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011.

«When tragedy strikes a young family from the death of a close family member, our mission is to provide online, digital help - at home or on the go - to help you and your children to understand and cope with loss.

Withdrawals of high - profile homes sometimes indicate a deal has been struck and the seller intends to close without the sale being reported on the MLS.

Jeff Scislow's article struck very close to home, as I had just had a two - month struggle with a relocation company.

The key to finding the right first home purchase for you is striking an acceptable balance of a home that comes as close to your dream home requirements as possible, but still stays within your budget.