There were graves but hardly what could be called a churchyard: no more than a narrow strip of land beside a path close to the church itself, running all the way around it.

NEWYORKER: Faith

Molina was close beside Lisette, instructing her to take her time.

NEWYORKER: I.D.

The trained dog reportedly sensed something suspicious about -- or near -- a vehicle parked close to the West Wing, and sat down beside the four-door sedan.

CNN: White House's West Wing briefly evacuated

Her children scooted onto chairs beside her as she sat at the table, each leaning close to her radiant good will.

NEWYORKER: Soldier��s Joy