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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.
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s very close quarters for storms of this size and is precisely when Fujiwhara comes into play.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Being in such close quarters with strangers can be enough to throw me into a hot, sweaty panic, especially when the plane is stuck taxiing on the runway.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s very close quarters for storms of this size and is precisely when Fujiwhara comes into play.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Being in such close quarters with strangers can be enough to throw me into a hot, sweaty panic, especially when the plane is stuck taxiing on the runway.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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