close quarters
Example Sentences
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England looked to the open spaces, rather than close quarters, to add to their 14-3 lead.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
By being in close quarters together, a greater sense of collaboration has enveloped The Ringer’s team.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
They may have then spread Andes virus to others through breathing shared air or other close contact in close quarters.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
McKenzie also has to provide emotional support to the team when issues like isolation and interpersonal conflict in close quarters get too much.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
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
