close quarters
Example Sentences
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By being in close quarters together, a greater sense of collaboration has enveloped The Ringer’s team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 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
The Nunalik’s 20-man crew lived in close quarters, many sharing cabins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
The post-match operation was observed at close quarters by Newcastle stewards and senior staff.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
“If that thing lets loose in close quarters like this, with my fire and all, we're gonna explode.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
