at close quarters
Example Sentences
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Vazquez responded in round two with some clean head shots that Cordina absorbed, with the Welshman seemingly eager to engage Vazquez at close quarters.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2023
And Beckenbauer saw at close quarters just why his manager had been so concerned.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
It was a game that really suited him, where he could make an impact at close quarters but also find space out wide where his pace and hands are a point of difference.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2023
The account highlights the preferred tactic of Burhan's opponent General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, namely fighting at close quarters and playing to the strengths of his RSF.
From Reuters ● May 10, 2023
Only a month before, my ancient half-sister, who was twelve years older than me, had actually had appendicitis, and for several days before her operation I was able to observe her behaviour at close quarters.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
