at close range

idiom

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

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The people targeted are shown screaming, disoriented and in some cases bleeding after being struck at close range. Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026 While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range. Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 Delcid allegedly shot Solorio five times at close range while Solorio was trying to flee by backing up his car. Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was behind the wheel of her car earlier this month when a federal agent fired at close range, fatally striking her. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026 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 Feb. 2026.

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