at close quarters

Example Sentences

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The Pope has already spent three days in Turkey and, watching his diplomacy at close quarters, we are learning a little more about how he intends to carry out his duties as both spiritual leader and head of state of Vatican City.

From BBC

The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.

From BBC

Near the end of 1930, as he stepped into her apartment, wrote Spurling, Matisse was “surrounded by his pictures, hanging everywhere including the bathroom and the bedroom, their power and sensuality intensified at close quarters in these small, dark, cluttered spaces.”

From Washington Post

Smith looks to fight at close quarters but Fowler is very dangerous on the inside at close quarters.

From BBC

Guardiola had seen Messi at close quarters enough to know it was as good as inevitable.

From BBC