close quarters

Example Sentences

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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

“Anytime you have a gathering of kids in close quarters, you risk sharing germs,” says Elizabeth Murray, a pediatrician in Rochester, New York.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026

Some of the men looked for any chance to leave their close quarters, in spite of the bitter cold.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong