close quarters

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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

“Anytime you have a gathering of kids in close quarters, you risk sharing germs,” says Elizabeth Murray, a pediatrician in Rochester, New York.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

The Nunalik’s 20-man crew lived in close quarters, many sharing cabins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Harteveldt said these close quarters often lead to altercations on flights.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

In these close quarters, I was unable to back up without the risk of ensnaring myself in the ropes or breaking my ankle in one of the gaps between the floorboards.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros