close range

Example Sentences

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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

The proximity has prompted a spate of British media reports about security in the area and the potential for Iran to have monitored consular activities from close range.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

When the team replaced the black object with a white one and added carbon dioxide, mosquitoes were able to locate the source, but only at close range.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Visiting goalkeeper Gregor Kobel saved a Nicola Zalewski effort with four minutes gone but Atalanta broke through a minute later when Scamacca tucked home with ease from close range after Bensebaini's failed clearance.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Nothing, that is, unless it's shot from a very close range.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu