close quarters
Example Sentences
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The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.
From BBC
Harteveldt said these close quarters often lead to altercations on flights.
From Los Angeles Times
But after the birth of her first son, the discomfort of staying in such close quarters outweighed the benefits of free accommodations.
From MarketWatch
Pools can be close quarters, and you might get elbowed out there.
From Seattle Times
"Abbott" ... colleagues work in close quarters under enormous pressure and somehow manage not to want anything from each other beyond the capability of their best selves.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
