at close range

idiom

: from a short distance
The gun is made for shooting at close range.

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In the video, reportedly taken by the Russian pilot on Wednesday, both military aircraft were seen flying next to each other at close range and at the same altitude during the daytime. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 Gamers in particular will appreciate its stable throughput at close range, while households loaded with smart devices will benefit from the mix of 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025 The victim appeared to have been sleeping in a recliner when she was shot in the face at close range, according to court filings reviewed by the Duluth News Tribune. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 The 41-year-old nurse had been shot 14 times at close range. Kc Baker, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at close range

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“At close range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20close%20range. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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