close quarters
Example Sentences
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Watching it all from close quarters was a grim-faced Richarlison, the 29-year-old Brazil striker in dispute with the club over the remaining nine months of his contract.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
It is spread by close contact such as kissing, sharing vapes or drinks, or living in close quarters - like student accommodation - with a person who has the disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
Well, to tell you the truth, I hardly go into Salisbury myself, so I couldn't really say what it's like at close quarters.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
