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He would, however, be granted the opportunity to train regularly with Mikel Arteta and the first team, enabling the manager to assess him at close quarters.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026 The audience sits in close quarters, breathing the same air as the musicians, hearing every scrape of bow against string, every intake of breath before a vocal line.—
Daniel Scheffler,
SPIN,
15 June 2026 Watching the 38-year-old magician play at close quarters is always a joy and a privilege, and last night at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium was no exception.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026 La Mirada’s casting for this Odette and Prince Siegfried elevates the couple’s moves in close quarters, Rasha Willes Samaha and Anton Harrison LaMon dancing with precision.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for close quarters