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in close quarters

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in close quarters (slightly formal) also at close quarters
in a small area together with others Living in close quarters, college students frequently catch colds from each other.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of quarters (a place to live or stay)
See also: close, quarter


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For the past year, they have spent weeknights in close quarters on a boat in Marina del Rey, with the parents taking turns staying with the boys.
They are often cramped together in close quarters, sometimes even living in tents
There are some European and Japanese agencies who enjoyed the benefit of being in close quarters with the Associated Press and I think there's a good chance they could move as well to stay close," he said.
 
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