at close quarters
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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
The trial has offered a rare chance for the French public to see the once-revered actor - star of films like Green Card and Cyrano de Bergerac - at close quarters.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
That will come as little surprise to those who observed Ms Sturgeon and her largely safety-first approach at close quarters throughout the pandemic:
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2024
Vazquez responded in round two with some clean head shots that Cordina absorbed, with the Welshman seemingly eager to engage Vazquez at close quarters.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2023
Malcolm had never seen a baby at close quarters, and he was struck at once by how real she seemed.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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