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close-knit

[klohs-nit] / ˈkloʊsˈnɪt /




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Fraternities also provide valuable networking opportunities for their members across generations through close-knit alumni groups run by the national offices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Asco was a fecund ecosystem, as is the close-knit community of contemporary artists following in its footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission has long warned about “affinity fraud,” in which scammers exploit trust within religious, ethnic or other close-knit communities.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

In addition, his close-knit entourage have no concerns about his ability to handle the pressure of being Chelsea's leading man, having shared in his remarkable rise to the top.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

“It’s a close-knit community, but fine. I can ask later. So...what are you working on?”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan


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