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close range

NOUN
close quarters
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The drone remained overhead for several minutes, apparently filming and documenting at close range, before turning back.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Scientists hope that future spacecraft will be prepared to intercept newly discovered interstellar objects and examine them at close range.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

But with Iran firing its coastal-defense cruise missiles from close range, some recent Iranian attacks came too fast to stop, a senior U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Williams' first strike of the ball left fans wondering if the all-time great had lost her touch as she planted a volley from close range into the net.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

At close range, and with his choppers showing, I could see he hadn’t seen a toothbrush in quite some time, perhaps maybe never.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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