once close to

(idiom) used to be close to something, but not anymore

Example Sentences:

A: Do you and your father have a good relationship?
B: I was once close to him, but I’m not really anymore.

The countries of Canada and the USA were once close to each other, but are becoming less so in recent years.

Mark was once close to the church, but now he is no longer a believer.

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