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close quarters

[klohs] / kloʊs /
NOUN
confined space
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They mix in large numbers at close quarters, while sharing kitchens and accommodation.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

By being in close quarters together, a greater sense of collaboration has enveloped The Ringer’s team.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

Epidemiologists had previously found hints that the Andes virus may be transmitted from one person to another under certain circumstances, such as close, sustained contact in close quarters, like a small cruise ship.

From Salon May 9, 2026

In Minneapolis, those officers are walking and driving through the largely residential city looking for people to arrest—and coming into close quarters with angry and organized residents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 17, 2026

His memory was a catalogue of vital notes on horses and men: hangs in the stretch, balks in close quarters, only hits right-handed.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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