at close quarters
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
He had the rare opportunity to observe the lions at close quarters.
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“At close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20close%20quarters. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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