in close quarters
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: very close together
Over 200 people lived in close quarters on the ship.
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Basic trainees live, eat and train in close quarters, while the physical demands of training and chronic sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system.
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Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“In close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20quarters. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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