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Some of the adults have lived in close quarters and had very little interaction, like Java.
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Derek James, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the modern era, professional kitchens are thought to be some of the toughest places to work thanks to a recipe of long hours, close quarters, strict hierarchies, grueling physical conditions and relentless pressure.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Though this would be uncomfortably close quarters for most people, Kay and Dorothy’s volatile relationship, Lucy’s grief and Pete and Kay’s unique bond make the situation especially tense.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Others are more spontaneous, marked by close quarters, low ceilings, Portuguese comfort food, and the possibility that a famous singer may drop by unannounced—or even invite a member of the audience up to sing.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
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Derek James, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
In the modern era, professional kitchens are thought to be some of the toughest places to work thanks to a recipe of long hours, close quarters, strict hierarchies, grueling physical conditions and relentless pressure.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Though this would be uncomfortably close quarters for most people, Kay and Dorothy’s volatile relationship, Lucy’s grief and Pete and Kay’s unique bond make the situation especially tense.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Others are more spontaneous, marked by close quarters, low ceilings, Portuguese comfort food, and the possibility that a famous singer may drop by unannounced—or even invite a member of the audience up to sing.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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