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

“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

The battle in Bakhmut, a city now encircled on three sides by Russian troops, has been particularly bloody, with soldiers describing endless days of combat, often at close quarters.

From Washington Times

But bullet wounds are becoming more frequent, a sign that fighting is increasingly at close quarters.

From Reuters