close-knit
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It has been a period of tremendous upheaval, with many wondering what can, and should, be done to preserve the history and heritage of the close-knit community they love.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“It was during that time that we established a close-knit friendship and we were well-received by the community as a broadcast duo.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
A local resident in Ballina told Nine's Today programme the tragedy would be felt across the close-knit town.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Our people were close-knit, and everyone knew everyone’s business: If you ever skipped services on a Sunday, people would ask, “Why weren’t you in church?”
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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