up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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In Europe, Germany’s Hensoldt and Britain’s BAE Systems were among the top performers in the Stoxx 600, up close to 5% and around 6%, respectively.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Mosaic tile, which is endlessly customizable and looks beautiful both up close and from afar.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Their moons have become prime targets for exploration, especially as missions like Europa Clipper and Dragonfly prepare to investigate these distant worlds up close.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Lauren Tessaro, the senior vice president of merchandise strategy and operations at JCPenney, has seen Wlazlo’s leadership up close.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Mosaic tile, which is endlessly customizable and looks beautiful both up close and from afar.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Their moons have become prime targets for exploration, especially as missions like Europa Clipper and Dragonfly prepare to investigate these distant worlds up close.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Lauren Tessaro, the senior vice president of merchandise strategy and operations at JCPenney, has seen Wlazlo’s leadership up close.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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