up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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Working in production on films, Marty got to see his brother's genius up close.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
However, beginning in the late 1950s, advancing spacecraft technology allowed scientists to study planets, moons and smaller bodies up close, revealing worlds far more diverse and dynamic than could be seen through telescopes alone.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Her fellow players were also excited to see their idol up close, many answering questions about Williams’ return in their own conversations with reporters in the buildup to Wimbledon.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Hamari actually gave Chisholm some time to voice his frustrations, which were captured up close by NBC’s ump cam.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
However, beginning in the late 1950s, advancing spacecraft technology allowed scientists to study planets, moons and smaller bodies up close, revealing worlds far more diverse and dynamic than could be seen through telescopes alone.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Her fellow players were also excited to see their idol up close, many answering questions about Williams’ return in their own conversations with reporters in the buildup to Wimbledon.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Hamari actually gave Chisholm some time to voice his frustrations, which were captured up close by NBC’s ump cam.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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