close range
Example Sentences
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Williams' first strike of the ball left fans wondering if the all-time great had lost her touch as she planted a volley from close range into the net.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
That allowed the ball to run through to Harvey Barnes, who saw his effort saved by Fernando Muslera, and Ben White tapped in from close range.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
When the team replaced the black object with a white one and added carbon dioxide, mosquitoes were able to locate the source, but only at close range.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
In fact, the only bone I’ve ever broken is my thumb, in tenth grade, when a friend kicked a soccer ball into my hand at close range.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The sound of the cracker shell going off was deafening at close range, and Owen threw his hands up over his ears.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
