close quarters
Example Sentences
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The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.
From BBC
Harteveldt said these close quarters often lead to altercations on flights.
From Los Angeles Times
But after the birth of her first son, the discomfort of staying in such close quarters outweighed the benefits of free accommodations.
From MarketWatch
Pools can be close quarters, and you might get elbowed out there.
From Seattle Times
The battle in Bakhmut, a city now encircled on three sides by Russian troops, has been particularly bloody, with soldiers describing endless days of combat, often at close quarters.
From Washington Times
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