at close quarters
Example Sentences
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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
They mix in large numbers at close quarters, while sharing kitchens and accommodation.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
During this year's Women's Premier League, where she led Mumbai to the title, I was fortunate to watch her at close quarters.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025
A couple of small groups would walk alongside MPs as they tried to move around the tiny SW1 postcode, hurling abuse and accusations at close quarters and recording them on their phones.
From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2024
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
