close quarters
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The chancellor saw at close quarters Gordon Brown do this twice two decades ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
While working his way back home, he’s forced to outsmart a vicious beast at close quarters, and he takes up residence with a suitor.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
England looked to the open spaces, rather than close quarters, to add to their 14-3 lead.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Infections are a risk on cruises given the close quarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
I’d spent the last three days in close quarters with the guy, getting razzed by the other campers and embarrassed a million times a day, constantly reminded that I was related to him.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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