close-knit
Example Sentences
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Until recently, she was known mostly within Shillong's close-knit music circles, in a city better known for rock bands, church choirs and old guitar legends than hip-hop.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Sara Nović celebrates the unique, close-knit bonds of her family, which includes both deaf and hearing members.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A local resident in Ballina told Nine's Today programme the tragedy would be felt across the close-knit town.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
In the close-knit railroad employee community, most had known the man since he was a boy.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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