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close-knit

[klohs-nit] / ˈkloʊsˈnɪt /




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It has been a period of tremendous upheaval, with many wondering what can, and should, be done to preserve the history and heritage of the close-knit community they love.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Sara Nović celebrates the unique, close-knit bonds of her family, which includes both deaf and hearing members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

BBC Sport has been told Mudryk was banned by the FA in January but that only a close-knit group of people around him and a small number of people at Chelsea were informed.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

In the close-knit railroad employee community, most had known the man since he was a boy.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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