up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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The Johnsons fought to be included in the plans, with construction expected to seal up close to 9 miles of the border.
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Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
For that evening a lovely crescent moon will appear to snuggle up close to Venus, particularly for skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
All ages can meet some of the center’s saltwater animal ambassadors up close.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Escorted by her private security and elements of the National Guard, Shakira spent a few minutes greeting dozens of fans who were waiting with items alluding to her, hoping to greet her up close or get her autograph.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
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Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2025
For that evening a lovely crescent moon will appear to snuggle up close to Venus, particularly for skywatchers across the Western Hemisphere.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2025
All ages can meet some of the center’s saltwater animal ambassadors up close.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Escorted by her private security and elements of the National Guard, Shakira spent a few minutes greeting dozens of fans who were waiting with items alluding to her, hoping to greet her up close or get her autograph.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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