up close
adverb or adjective
: at close range
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Harrison had arrived with this kind of reputation, but seeing it up close was different.
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Toronto upping pressure The Maple Leafs finally got their first shot on goal 11:37 into the game, with Sergei Bobrovsky stopping William Nylander from up close.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
As someone who has seen their operation up close, the distillery’s deep stocks feature a dizzying array of finishing casks, including barrels that previously held a broad diversity of wines, as well as spirits including mezcal, rum, peated Scotch, and more.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The livestream allows researchers to monitor the rattlesnakes and gives animal lovers a chance to see the reptiles up close.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Toronto upping pressure The Maple Leafs finally got their first shot on goal 11:37 into the game, with Sergei Bobrovsky stopping William Nylander from up close.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
As someone who has seen their operation up close, the distillery’s deep stocks feature a dizzying array of finishing casks, including barrels that previously held a broad diversity of wines, as well as spirits including mezcal, rum, peated Scotch, and more.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The livestream allows researchers to monitor the rattlesnakes and gives animal lovers a chance to see the reptiles up close.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 14 May 2025
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“Up close.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20close. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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