at close quarters

Example Sentences

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The Pope has already spent three days in Turkey and, watching his diplomacy at close quarters, we are learning a little more about how he intends to carry out his duties as both spiritual leader and head of state of Vatican City.

From BBC

The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.

From BBC

The account highlights the preferred tactic of Burhan's opponent General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, namely fighting at close quarters and playing to the strengths of his RSF.

From Reuters

At close quarters in the abbey, the orchestra and choir were remarkable, the music welling up like a tidal wave of sound.

From BBC

“What is quite worrisome is that, owing to the sharp increase in naval and air forces from both sides of the strait at close quarters near the median line and around Taiwan, the risks of accidents leading to an inadvertent exchange of fire have greatly increased,” said Chieh Chung, an adjunct assistant professor of strategic studies at Tamkang University in Taiwan.

From New York Times