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Everyone’s hopped up on coffee, adrenaline and close quarters.
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Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The close quarters of a cruise ship almost certainly helped the spread, but details aren’t completely clear.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.
—Nollaig O'Connor, NBC news, 9 May 2026
The bacteria that causes meningitis can spread through seemingly mundane activities like living in close quarters, sharing utensils or drinks, sneezing, coughing and kissing.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2026
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Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The close quarters of a cruise ship almost certainly helped the spread, but details aren’t completely clear.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.
—Nollaig O'Connor, NBC news, 9 May 2026
The bacteria that causes meningitis can spread through seemingly mundane activities like living in close quarters, sharing utensils or drinks, sneezing, coughing and kissing.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for close quarters
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“Close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20quarters. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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